이 다리를 만드는 데 많은 공이 들었다.
A lot of effort went into making this bridge.
Korean
들다
들다
Meaning: to hold; to carry; to lift
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 들다 |
| Present | 든다 |
| Polite | 들어요 |
| Formal | 듭니다 |
| Past | 들었다 |
| Past + Polite | 들었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 들겠어요 |
| Connective | 들고 |
| Conditional | 들면 |
| Volitional | 들자 |
| Imperative | 들어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 드세요 |
| Attributive | 들는 / 들은 / 들을 |
Example sentences
This bag is too heavy to carry.
좋은 예를 들어 설명해 주세요.
Please explain by giving a good example.
음악을 들면서 공부해요.
I study while listening to music.
상자 속에 뭐가 들어 있어요?
What is inside the box?
그는 양손에 무거운 가방을 들고 있었다.
He was carrying heavy bags in both hands.
전쟁터에서 기관은 깃발을 높이 들고 전진했다.
On the battlefield, the flag-bearer marched forward holding the flag high.
영화를 보다가 잠이 들었다.
I was watching a movie and then fell asleep.
구체적인 사례를 들어 설명해 주세요.
Please explain with a concrete example.
여행에 드는 비용이 얼마예요?
How much does the trip cost?
Usage Notes
A versatile verb with many meanings. In this context, it means to hold or lift something with one's hands.
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