Korean

서두르다

서두르다
Meaning: to hurry, to rush
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 서두르다
Present 서두른다
Polite 서둘러요
Formal 서두릅니다
Past 서둘렀다
Past + Polite 서둘렀어요
Guess + Polite 서두르겠어요
Connective 서두르고
Conditional 서두르면
Volitional 서두르자
Imperative 서둘러라
Imperative + Polite 서두르세요
Attributive 서두르는 / 서두른 / 서두를

Example sentences

Don't rush, take your time.
회의에 늦지 않도록 서둘러야 해요.
I need to hurry so I won't be late for the meeting.
버스를 놓치지 않게 서둘러.
Hurry up so you don't miss the bus.
시간 없어. 그럼 서둘러.
There's no time. Then hurry up.
갑자기 비가 쏟아지기 시작해서 모두가 서둘러 실내로 들어갔다.
Suddenly it started pouring rain, so everyone hurried indoors.
열차가 정시에 출발하니 서둘러야 한다.
The train departs on time, so you should hurry.
시험이 끝나자 학생들은 서둘러 답안지를 제출했다.
As the exam ended, the students hurriedly submitted their answer sheets.
늦잠을 자서 서둘러야 하는데 동생은 여전히 방에서 꾸물대고 있다.
I woke up late and need to hurry, but my younger sibling is still dawdling in their room.
어머니의 재촉에 나는 서둘러 집을 나섰다.
At my mother's urging, I hurriedly left the house.

Usage Notes

Used when someone is moving or acting with excessive speed or haste.

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