Korean

지니다

지니다
Meaning: to carry, to hold, to possess
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 지니다
Present 지닌다
Polite 지녀요
Formal 지닙니다
Past 지녔다
Past + Polite 지녔어요
Guess + Polite 지니겠어요
Connective 지니고
Conditional 지니면
Volitional 지니자
Imperative 지녀라
Imperative + Polite 지니세요
Attributive 지니는 / 지닌 / 지닐

Example sentences

He always carried a resignation letter with him.
그는 좋은 인격을 지닌 사람입니다.
He is a person with a good character.
그는 온순한 성품을 지니고 있다.
He has a gentle nature.
그녀의 미소는 강한 매혹을 지니고 있었다.
Her smile had a strong charm.
훌륭한 지도자는 미래를 내다보는 예리한 통찰력을 지녀야 한다.
A great leader must possess keen insight to foresee the future.
이 지역의 문화는 고유한 특수성을 지니고 있습니다.
The culture of this region has its own unique characteristics.

Usage Notes

Refers to carrying something on one's person or possessing a certain quality or feeling.

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