새는 힘차게 날개를 폈다.
The bird spread its wings powerfully.
Korean
펴다
펴다
Meaning: to open; to spread; to unfold
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 펴다 |
| Present | 편다 |
| Polite | 펴요 |
| Formal | 폅니다 |
| Past | 폈다 |
| Past + Polite | 폈어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 펴겠어요 |
| Connective | 펴고 |
| Conditional | 펴면 |
| Volitional | 펴자 |
| Imperative | 펴라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 펴세요 |
| Attributive | 펴는 / 편 / 펼 |
Example sentences
I opened the book and started reading.
어머니는 다리미로 셔츠의 주름을 깨끗하게 펴 주셨다.
My mother ironed the wrinkles out of the shirt nicely.
허리를 반듯이 펴고 앉으세요.
Please sit up straight with your back straightened.
나무에 붙어 있던 매미가 이제 막 탈피를 마치고 날개를 폈다.
The cicada on the tree has just finished molting and spread its wings.
Usage Notes
Used to describe the action of opening something that was folded or closed, or spreading something out.
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