Korean

하다

기하다
Meaning: to fix a date; to strive for; to aim for
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 기하다
Present 기한다
Polite 기해요
Formal 기합니다
Past 기했다
Past + Polite 기했어요
Guess + Polite 기하겠어요
Connective 기하고
Conditional 기하면
Volitional 기하자
Imperative 기해라
Imperative + Polite 기하세요
Attributive 기하는 / 기한 / 기할

Handwriting

期

Example sentences

We are being very careful to ensure the success of this project.
그녀는 모든 일에 정확을 기한다.
She strives for accuracy in everything.
그는 모든 일에 철저를 기하는 사람이다.
He is a person who is thorough in everything.

Usage Notes

Used when setting a specific time for an action or when making an effort to ensure a certain outcome, often in formal contexts.

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