집을 나서려 할 때 비가 오기 시작했다.
It started to rain just as I was about to leave the house.
Korean
나서다
나서다
Meaning: to step forward, to take action, to intervene
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 나서다 |
| Present | 나선다 |
| Polite | 나서요 |
| Formal | 나섭니다 |
| Past | 나섰다 |
| Past + Polite | 나섰어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 나서겠어요 |
| Connective | 나서고 |
| Conditional | 나서면 |
| Volitional | 나서자 |
| Imperative | 나서라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 나서세요 |
| Attributive | 나서는 / 나선 / 나설 |
Example sentences
He stepped up to solve the problem.
선생님의 지적을 받고 나서야 실수를 깨달았다.
Only after the teacher pointed it out did I realize my mistake.
이번 선거에 세 명의 후보자가 나섰다.
Three candidates came forward for this election.
우리나라 선수가 결승선을 통과하며 선두로 나섰다.
Our country's athlete took the lead as they crossed the finish line.
밥을 먹는 둥 마는 둥 하고 집을 나섰다.
I left the house after barely eating my meal.
군인들이 전선으로 나섰습니다.
The soldiers advanced to the front line.
그녀는 두발을 단정하게 묶고 집을 나섰다.
She tied her hair neatly and left the house.
그는 겁나한 성격 탓에 앞에 나서기를 꺼려한다.
He is reluctant to step forward due to his cowardly nature.
그의 성공은 청년들이 새로운 도전에 나서는 기폭제가 되었다.
His success became the trigger for the youth to take on new challenges.
Usage Notes
Indicates actively starting or getting involved in something, often to resolve a situation or take the lead.
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