그들은 경치 좋은 곳에 별장을 지었다.
They built a villa in a scenic place.
Korean
짓다
짓다
Meaning: to make, build, cook (rice)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 짓다 |
| Present | 짓는다 |
| Polite | 지어요 |
| Formal | 짓습니다 |
| Past | 지었다 |
| Past + Polite | 지었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 짓겠어요 |
| Connective | 짓고 |
| Conditional | 지으면 |
| Volitional | 짓자 |
| Imperative | 지어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 지으세요 |
| Attributive | 짓는 / 짓은 / 짓을 |
Example sentences
I am making kimchi jjigae for dinner.
이 일에 결을 짓자.
Let's settle this matter.
우리 동네에 공장을 지을 계획이다.
They plan to build a factory in our neighborhood.
죄를 지으면 벌을 받아야 한다.
If you commit a crime, you must be punished.
이곳의 기후는 농사짓기에 좋다.
The climate here is good for farming.
이 건물은 서구 양식으로 지어졌다.
This building was built in a Western style.
그녀는 상사에게 잘 보이기 위해 미소를 지었다.
She gave a flattering smile to her boss to look good.
그녀는 옛 추억을 떠올리며 미소 지었다.
She smiled, recalling old memories.
친구들이 나에게 재미있는 별명을 지어주었다.
My friends gave me a fun nickname.
Usage Notes
A versatile verb with many meanings, including making food, constructing buildings, writing poems, or forming groups.
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