Korean

남기다

남기다
Meaning: to leave (behind)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 남기다
Present 남긴다
Polite 남겨요
Formal 남깁니다
Past 남겼다
Past + Polite 남겼어요
Guess + Polite 남기겠어요
Connective 남기고
Conditional 남기면
Volitional 남기자
Imperative 남겨라
Imperative + Polite 남기세요
Attributive 남기는 / 남긴 / 남길

Example sentences

You shouldn't leave food.
그의 결정은 후대에 나쁜 작용을 남겼다.
His decision left a bad precedent for future generations.
유일은 조선 시대의 승려로 여러 저서를 남겼다.
Yu-il was a monk of the Joseon period who left behind several books.
비상시에 대비해 연락처를 남겨 주세요.
Please leave your contact information in case of an emergency.
밥을 한 톨도 남기지 않고 다 먹었다.
I ate all the rice without leaving a single grain.
종소리가 가슴속에 긴 울림을 남겼다.
The sound of the bell left a long resonance in my heart.
허리케인이 마을에 큰 피해를 남겼다
The hurricane left great damage in the village.
할아버지는 가족들에게 마지막 유언을 남기셨다.
Grandfather left his last will to his family.
혼자 남겨진 아이는 서럽게 울었다.
The child left alone cried sorrowfully.
그의 독특한 문체는 많은 독자들에게 깊은 인상을 남겼다.
His unique literary style left a deep impression on many readers.

Usage Notes

Used for leaving something behind, like leftovers or a legacy.

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