그는 내 곁으로 가까이 다가왔다.
He came closer to my side.
Korean
다가오다
다가오다
Meaning: to approach; to draw near
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 다가오다 |
| Present | 다가온다 |
| Polite | 다가와요 |
| Formal | 다가옵니다 |
| Past | 다가왔다 |
| Past + Polite | 다가왔어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 다가오겠어요 |
| Connective | 다가오고 |
| Conditional | 다가오면 |
| Volitional | 다가오자 |
| Imperative | 다가와라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 다가오세요 |
| Attributive | 다가오는 / 다가온 / 다가올 |
Example sentences
As the exam approached, he became anxious.
태풍이 다가오자 원해에는 높은 파도가 일었다.
As the typhoon approached, high waves rose in the distant sea.
시험이 코앞으로 다가왔다.
The exam is just around the corner.
어느새 가을이 성큼 다가왔다.
Before I knew it, autumn had approached rapidly.
시험 시간이 다가오니 마음이 쫄린다
As the exam time approaches, I feel nervous.
Usage Notes
Used for both physical approach and the approach of a time or event.
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