Korean

갖추다

갖추다
Meaning: to prepare; to be equipped with; to possess; to observe (manners/procedures)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 갖추다
Present 갖춘다
Polite 갖춰요
Formal 갖춥니다
Past 갖췄다
Past + Polite 갖췄어요
Guess + Polite 갖추겠어요
Connective 갖추고
Conditional 갖추면
Volitional 갖추자
Imperative 갖춰라
Imperative + Polite 갖추세요
Attributive 갖추는 / 갖춘 / 갖출

Example sentences

He prepared all the necessary documents.
우리 회사는 효율적인 운영 체계를 갖추고 있습니다.
Our company has an efficient operating system.
이 이론은 아직 구체를 갖추지 못했다.
This theory hasn't taken a concrete form yet.
그는 보컬로서 뛰어난 실력을 갖추고 있다.
He has outstanding skills as a vocal.
지도자로서의 자질을 갖추는 것이 중요하다.
It is important to have the qualities of a leader.
이 기계는 급속 냉각 기능을 갖추고 있다.
This machine is equipped with a rapid cooling function.
우리 팀은 막강한 실력을 갖추고 있다.
Our team has mighty skills.
그는 왕좌의 재질을 갖춘 현명한 신하였다.
He was a wise subject with the qualities to assist the king.
겸손은 리더가 갖추어야 할 중요한 덕목이다.
Humility is an important virtue that a leader must possess.
그 도자기는 미형을 갖추고 있다.
That pottery has a beautiful shape.

Usage Notes

Used to describe having or preparing what is needed, or observing proper etiquette/procedures.

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