어머니는 바느질이 끝나면 실패에 실을 감으셨다.
Mother wound the thread on the spool after finishing sewing.
Korean
감다
감다
Meaning: to close (eyes); to wash (hair); to wind/coil
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 감다 |
| Present | 감는다 |
| Polite | 감아요 |
| Formal | 감습니다 |
| Past | 감았다 |
| Past + Polite | 감았어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 감겠어요 |
| Connective | 감고 |
| Conditional | 감으면 |
| Volitional | 감자 |
| Imperative | 감아라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 감으세요 |
| Attributive | 감는 / 감은 / 감을 |
Example sentences
I closed my eyes because I was tired.
낚시꾼이 낚싯대의 릴을 감고 있습니다.
The fisherman is winding the reel of the fishing rod.
머리를 감을 때 사용하는 샴푸는 종류가 아주 많다.
There are many types of shampoo used when washing hair.
간호사가 상처에 붕대를 감아 주었다.
The nurse wrapped a bandage on the wound.
추운 날씨 때문에 목도리를 목에 칭칭 감았다.
I wrapped the scarf tightly around my neck because of the cold weather.
그는 눈을 질끈 감고 눈물을 참았다.
He closed his eyes tightly and held back his tears.
그녀는 살포시 눈을 감았다.
She gently closed her eyes.
Usage Notes
This word has multiple meanings, including closing eyes, washing hair, or winding/coiling something.
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