비가 그친 뒤 하늘에 일곱 빛깔 무지개가 떴다.
A seven-colored rainbow appeared in the sky after the rain stopped.
Korean
그치다
그치다
Meaning: to stop; to cease
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 그치다 |
| Present | 그친다 |
| Polite | 그쳐요 |
| Formal | 그칩니다 |
| Past | 그쳤다 |
| Past + Polite | 그쳤어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 그치겠어요 |
| Connective | 그치고 |
| Conditional | 그치면 |
| Volitional | 그치자 |
| Imperative | 그쳐라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 그치세요 |
| Attributive | 그치는 / 그친 / 그칠 |
Example sentences
The rain stopped and the sun came out.
비가 그치자 사람들이 공연장 입구로 몰려왔다.
When the rain stopped, people came crowding toward the concert hall entrance.
비가 그친 뒤 숲의 공기가 싱그럽다.
The air in the forest is fresh after the rain stops.
비가 그치고 이윽고 해가 떴다.
The rain stopped, and soon after, the sun came out.
아침부터 가랑비가 내리기 시작하더니 금방 그쳤다.
Drizzle started falling from the morning and stopped quickly.
비가 그치자 멀리 있는 산이 선명히 보였다.
When the rain stopped, the distant mountains were clearly visible.
비가 그치고 시원스러운 바람이 불어왔다.
After the rain stopped, a refreshing breeze blew.
울던 아기가 엄마가 보이자 그제야 울음을 그쳤다.
The crying baby stopped crying only when she saw her mom.
비가 좀처럼 그치지 않는다.
The rain doesn't seem to stop easily.
Usage Notes
Used to describe something that was continuing and then came to a halt, such as rain, sound, or an action.
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