Korean

떨다

떨다
Meaning: to tremble; to shiver; to shake
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 떨다
Present 떤다
Polite 떨어요
Formal 떱니다
Past 떨었다
Past + Polite 떨었어요
Guess + Polite 떨겠어요
Connective 떨고
Conditional 떨면
Volitional 떨자
Imperative 떨어라
Imperative + Polite 떠세요
Attributive 떨는 / 떨은 / 떨을

Example sentences

그는 추위에 몸을 떨었다.
He trembled from the cold.
아침부터 부산을 떨면 하루가 피곤해요.
If you make a fuss from the morning, the whole day will be tiring.
친구들과 수다를 떠느라 시간 가는 줄 몰랐다.
I didn't realize how much time had passed while chatting with friends.
그는 작은 일에도 유난을 떤다.
He makes a fuss even over small things.
미련을 떨지 말고 정신 좀 차려.
Don't be foolish and get a grip.

Usage Notes

Can be used for trembling from cold, fear, or anger.

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