Korean

여기다

여기다
Meaning: to consider; to regard; to think of
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 여기다
Present 여긴다
Polite 여겨요
Formal 여깁니다
Past 여겼다
Past + Polite 여겼어요
Guess + Polite 여기겠어요
Connective 여기고
Conditional 여기면
Volitional 여기자
Imperative 여겨라
Imperative + Polite 여기세요
Attributive 여기는 / 여긴 / 여길

Example sentences

I consider him a friend.
스님은 그의 낡은 지대를 소중히 여겼다.
The monk cherished his old bag.
저는 제 시간을 소중히 여깁니다.
I cherish my time.
그는 회사 일을 최우선으로 여겼다. 가족은 늘 이차였다.
He considered company work his top priority. Family was always secondary.
구가의 명칭은 개를 신성하게 여긴 부족의 풍습에서 비롯되었다.
The name Guga originated from the customs of a tribe that held dogs sacred.
이생에서의 인연을 소중히 여깁니다.
I cherish the connections made in this life.
그는 가르치는 일을 천직으로 여긴다.
He considers teaching his calling.
그는 매분 매초를 소중히 여기며 최선을 다했다.
He did his best, valuing every minute and every second.
다른 사람의 의견을 존중히 여겨야 한다.
You should respect others' opinions.
불교에서는 수행을 통해 마음의 의해를 얻는 것을 중요하게 여긴다.
In Buddhism, it is considered important to attain liberation of the mind through practice.

Usage Notes

Used to express how one perceives or thinks of someone or something. Often followed by '-으로 여기다' (to consider as).

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