백성들은 나라에 공을 바쳐야 했다.
The people had to offer tribute to the country.
Korean
바치다
바치다
Meaning: to dedicate; to offer; to devote
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 바치다 |
| Present | 바친다 |
| Polite | 바쳐요 |
| Formal | 바칩니다 |
| Past | 바쳤다 |
| Past + Polite | 바쳤어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 바치겠어요 |
| Connective | 바치고 |
| Conditional | 바치면 |
| Volitional | 바치자 |
| Imperative | 바쳐라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 바치세요 |
| Attributive | 바치는 / 바친 / 바칠 |
Example sentences
I dedicated my life to scientific research.
그녀는 평생을 바쳐 인류학을 연구했다.
She devoted her whole life to the study of anthropology.
그는 학술 연구에 평생을 바쳤다.
He dedicated his life to academic research.
그는 평생을 의학 연구에 바쳤다.
He dedicated his whole life to medical research.
그는 음악에 자신의 일생을 바쳤습니다.
He dedicated his entire life to music.
그는 의료계의 발전을 위해 평생을 바쳤다.
He dedicated his whole life to the development of the medical world.
충성스러운 신하는 주군을 위해 목숨을 바쳤다.
The loyal subject sacrificed his life for his lord.
그는 한평생을 교육에 바쳤다.
He dedicated his whole life to education.
그는 불교의 오의를 깨닫기 위해 평생을 바쳤다.
He devoted his whole life to realizing the esoteric truths of Buddhism.
Usage Notes
Used when giving something precious for a worthwhile cause, or respectfully offering something to a superior.
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