그 일의 시와 비를 가리는 것이 시급하다.
It is urgent to distinguish the right and wrong of that matter.
Korean
가리다
가리다
Meaning: to cover, hide; to distinguish; to be shy of strangers
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 가리다 |
| Present | 가린다 |
| Polite | 가려요 |
| Formal | 가립니다 |
| Past | 가렸다 |
| Past + Polite | 가렸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 가리겠어요 |
| Connective | 가리고 |
| Conditional | 가리면 |
| Volitional | 가리자 |
| Imperative | 가려라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 가리세요 |
| Attributive | 가리는 / 가린 / 가릴 |
Example sentences
She covered her face with her hands out of shyness.
그는 권력을 잡기 위해 수단과 방법을 가리지 않았다.
He did not hesitate to use any means to seize power.
그녀는 부끄러워서 이마를 가렸다.
She covered her forehead because she was embarrassed.
그는 앞뒤를 가리지 않고 행동한다.
He acts without considering the consequences.
그는 목표를 위해 물불을 가리지 않고 노력했다.
He worked hard without minding any danger for his goal.
Usage Notes
This verb has multiple meanings, including physically covering something, distinguishing between options, or a child being shy around strangers.
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