Korean

차리다

차리다
Meaning: to prepare (a meal); to set (a table)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 차리다
Present 차린다
Polite 차려요
Formal 차립니다
Past 차렸다
Past + Polite 차렸어요
Guess + Polite 차리겠어요
Connective 차리고
Conditional 차리면
Volitional 차리자
Imperative 차려라
Imperative + Polite 차리세요
Attributive 차리는 / 차린 / 차릴

Example sentences

I set the dinner table for the guests.
식사 준비를 위해 상을 차리었다.
I set the table for the meal.
어머니께서 차려주신 따뜻한 밥상이 그리워요.
I miss the warm meal table that my mother used to prepare.
무더운 복날에는 기운을 차리기 위해 삼계탕을 먹는다.
On hot dog days, people eat samgyetang to regain their strength.
미련을 떨지 말고 정신 좀 차려.
Don't be foolish and get a grip.
임마, 정신 안 차릴래?
Hey you, get a grip!
정신을 차리려고 얼굴에 찬물을 들이부었다.
He poured cold water on his face to wake up.

Usage Notes

Commonly used for preparing food or setting a table.

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