학교 규정을 잘 지켜야 합니다.
You must follow school regulations well.
Korean
지키다
지키다
Meaning: to keep, protect, guard
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 지키다 |
| Present | 지킨다 |
| Polite | 지켜요 |
| Formal | 지킵니다 |
| Past | 지켰다 |
| Past + Polite | 지켰어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 지키겠어요 |
| Connective | 지키고 |
| Conditional | 지키면 |
| Volitional | 지키자 |
| Imperative | 지켜라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 지키세요 |
| Attributive | 지키는 / 지킨 / 지킬 |
Example sentences
Please keep the secret.
우리는 하나뿐인 지구를 지켜야 한다.
We must protect our one and only Earth.
우리는 기본 원칙을 지켜야 한다.
We must follow basic principles.
그는 약속을 지키지 아니하였다.
He did not keep his promise.
게임의 규칙을 잘 지켜야 해요.
You have to follow the rules of the game.
그는 가문의 명예를 지키기 위해 노력했다.
He worked hard to protect his family's honor.
이 지역은 고유의 전통 축제를 여전히 지키고 있다.
This region still preserves its unique traditional festivals.
도서관에서는 질서를 지켜주세요.
Please maintain order in the library.
아무리 친구래도 예의는 지켜야 한다.
No matter how close friends you are, you must maintain etiquette.
Usage Notes
A versatile verb that can mean to keep a promise, protect a place, or abide by a rule. Here, it means to keep something confidential.
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