Korean

빌다

빌다
Meaning: to pray; to wish; to beg for forgiveness
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 빌다
Present 빈다
Polite 빌어요
Formal 빕니다
Past 빌었다
Past + Polite 빌었어요
Guess + Polite 빌겠어요
Connective 빌고
Conditional 빌면
Volitional 빌자
Imperative 빌어라
Imperative + Polite 비세요
Attributive 빌는 / 빌은 / 빌을

Example sentences

그녀는 아들의 건강을 신에게 빌었다.
She prayed to God for her son's health.
마을 사람들은 당신께 마을의 안녕을 빌었다.
The villagers prayed to the shrine deity for the peace of the village.
당신의 행복을 빌어요.
I wish you happiness.
큰 행운을 빌어요.
I wish you great luck.
우리는 고인의 명복을 빌기 위해 모였다.
We gathered to pray for the repose of the deceased.

Usage Notes

This verb has multiple meanings, including 'to pray or wish for something' and 'to beg for forgiveness'.

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