그는 우산도 없이 빗속을 뚫고 오느라 온몸이 젖었다.
He got soaked all over because he came through the rain without an umbrella.
Korean
뚫다
뚫다
Meaning: to pierce, go through, overcome
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 뚫다 |
| Present | 뚫는다 |
| Polite | 뚫어요 |
| Formal | 뚫습니다 |
| Past | 뚫었다 |
| Past + Polite | 뚫었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 뚫겠어요 |
| Connective | 뚫고 |
| Conditional | 뚫으면 |
| Volitional | 뚫자 |
| Imperative | 뚫어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 뚫으세요 |
| Attributive | 뚫는 / 뚫은 / 뚫을 |
Example sentences
He broke through the tough competition and finally succeeded.
두더지가 마당에 구멍을 여러 개 뚫어 놓았다.
A mole dug several holes in the yard.
Usage Notes
Can mean literally piercing something, or figuratively breaking through obstacles or difficulties.
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