잠시 숨을 고르고 다시 이야기했다.
He caught his breath for a moment and then spoke again.
Korean
고르다
고르다
Meaning: to choose, select; to make even, smooth out; to be even, regular
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 고르다 |
| Present | 고른다 |
| Polite | 골라요 |
| Formal | 고릅니다 |
| Past | 골랐다 |
| Past + Polite | 골랐어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 고르겠어요 |
| Connective | 고르고 |
| Conditional | 고르면 |
| Volitional | 고르자 |
| Imperative | 골라라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 고르세요 |
| Attributive | 고르는 / 고른 / 고를 |
Example sentences
선물을 고르는 것은 즐거운 일입니다.
Choosing a gift is a pleasant thing.
책상은 평면이 고르고 매끄러워야 한다.
A desk should have a level and smooth surface.
보기에서 정답을 고르세요
Please choose the correct answer from the examples.
시장에서는 잘 익은 과실을 골라 바구니에 담았다.
At the market, she chose ripe fruit and put it in a basket.
Usage Notes
A versatile word. As a verb, it can mean 'to choose' (like choosing a gift) or 'to make something even' (like smoothing soil). As an adjective, it describes something that is even or regular (like a steady pulse).
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