저는 장이 안 좋아서 찬 음식을 피해요.
I have a weak stomach, so I avoid cold food.
Korean
차다
차다
Meaning: to be full, to kick, to be cold
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 차다 |
| Present | 찬다 |
| Polite | 차요 |
| Formal | 찹니다 |
| Past | 찼다 |
| Past + Polite | 찼어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 차겠어요 |
| Connective | 차고 |
| Conditional | 차면 |
| Volitional | 차자 |
| Imperative | 차라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 차세요 |
| Attributive | 차는 / 찬 / 찰 |
Example sentences
경기장은 사람들로 가득 찼다.
The stadium was full of people.
옛 중국에서는 신사들이 신을 허리에 찼다.
In ancient China, gentlemen wore a 'shin' around their waist.
그는 허리에 검을 차고 있었다.
He was wearing a sword at his waist.
경찰관은 허리에 총을 차고 있었다.
The police officer was wearing a gun on his hip.
Usage Notes
A very versatile word. It can mean 'to be full' (가득 차다), 'to kick' (공을 차다), or 'to be cold' (날씨가 차다).
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