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

그녀는 강아지를 키우고 있습니다.
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.

Usage Notes

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

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