Korean

키우다

키우다
Meaning: to raise; to grow; to foster
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 키우다
Present 키운다
Polite 키워요
Formal 키웁니다
Past 키웠다
Past + Polite 키웠어요
Guess + Polite 키우겠어요
Connective 키우고
Conditional 키우면
Volitional 키우자
Imperative 키워라
Imperative + Polite 키우세요
Attributive 키우는 / 키운 / 키울

Example sentences

She is raising a puppy.
농부가 밭에서 소를 키운다.
The farmer raises a cow in the field.
나는 고양이를 키우고 싶다.
I want to raise a cat.
그는 근육을 키우기 위해 매일 운동한다.
He exercises every day to build muscle.
부모는 자식을 사랑으로 키웁니다.
Parents raise their children with love.
귀여운 강아지 한 마리를 키우고 싶어요.
I want to raise a cute puppy.
깨끗한 잠실에서 누에를 정성껏 키우고 있다.
Raising silkworms with great care in a clean sericulture room.
아버지는 고향에서 가축을 키우며 사신다.
My father lives in his hometown raising livestock.
저는 고양이 알레르기가 있어서 고양이를 못 키워요.
I have a cat allergy, so I can't raise a cat.
그녀는 어릴 적부터 합창단에서 활동하며 노래 실력을 키웠다.
She has been developing her singing skills by being active in a choir since she was young.

Usage Notes

Used for growing plants, raising animals or children, or fostering skills/abilities.

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