새로 산 구두에 윤이 나도록 닦았다.
I polished the newly bought shoes so they would shine.
Korean
닦다
닦다
Meaning: to wipe, to polish, to brush
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 닦다 |
| Present | 닦는다 |
| Polite | 닦아요 |
| Formal | 닦습니다 |
| Past | 닦았다 |
| Past + Polite | 닦았어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 닦겠어요 |
| Connective | 닦고 |
| Conditional | 닦으면 |
| Volitional | 닦자 |
| Imperative | 닦아라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 닦으세요 |
| Attributive | 닦는 / 닦은 / 닦을 |
Example sentences
식사 후에 바로 이를 닦는 것이 좋다.
It's good to brush your teeth right after a meal.
가구에 쌓인 먼지를 닦았다.
I wiped the dust that had collected on the furniture.
운동 후에 땀을 수건으로 닦았어요.
I wiped my sweat with a towel after working out.
매일 아침 치약으로 이를 닦습니다.
I brush my teeth with toothpaste every morning.
Usage Notes
A versatile verb that can mean cleaning a surface, brushing teeth, or honing a skill.
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