Korean

깔다

깔다
Meaning: to spread, to lay out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 깔다
Present 깐다
Polite 깔아요
Formal 깝니다
Past 깔았다
Past + Polite 깔았어요
Guess + Polite 깔겠어요
Connective 깔고
Conditional 깔면
Volitional 깔자
Imperative 깔아라
Imperative + Polite 까세요
Attributive 깔는 / 깔은 / 깔을

Example sentences

I spread a blanket on the floor and lay down.
컴퓨터에 소프트웨어를 깔았다.
I installed software on the computer.
거실 바닥에 새로 깔은 붉은 카펫이 참 부드럽다.
The new red carpet on the living room floor is very soft.
할머니는 마당에 멍석을 깔고 고추를 말리셨다.
Grandmother spread a straw mat in the yard and dried chili peppers.

Usage Notes

Used for laying things like blankets, mats, or carpets on a surface.

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