Korean

노리다

노리다
Meaning: to aim for; to seek an opportunity; to stare at
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 노리다
Present 노린다
Polite 노려요
Formal 노립니다
Past 노렸다
Past + Polite 노렸어요
Guess + Polite 노리겠어요
Connective 노리고
Conditional 노리면
Volitional 노리자
Imperative 노려라
Imperative + Polite 노리세요
Attributive 노리는 / 노린 / 노릴

Example sentences

He is watching for a chance.
상대방의 수비에서 허를 노렸다.
They aimed for a weak point in the opponent's defense.
범인은 보안의 허점을 노려 들어왔다.
The criminal broke in by taking advantage of a loophole in security.
고양이는 쥐를 잡으려고 호시탐탐 기회를 노렸다.
The cat vigilantly watched for an opportunity to catch the mouse.

Usage Notes

Used when targeting a specific goal or opportunity, or looking at someone with sharp, often hostile, intent.

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