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Korean
안되다
안되다
Meaning: to not work, to not go well; to feel sorry for
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 안되다 |
| Present | 안된다 |
| Polite | 안돼요 |
| Formal | 안됩니다 |
| Past | 안됐다 |
| Past + Polite | 안됐어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 안되겠어요 |
| Connective | 안되고 |
| Conditional | 안되면 |
| Volitional | 안되자 |
| Imperative | 안돼라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 안되세요 |
| Attributive | 안되는 / 안된 / 안될 |
Example
컴퓨터가 안되다 일을 못 하다.
The computer wasn't working, so I couldn't do my work.
Usage Notes
As a verb, it means something isn't functioning correctly. As an adjective, it expresses pity or sympathy.
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