Korean

건네다

건네다
Meaning: to hand over; to pass; to speak to
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 건네다
Present 건넨다
Polite 건네요
Formal 건넵니다
Past 건넸다
Past + Polite 건넸어요
Guess + Polite 건네겠어요
Connective 건네고
Conditional 건네면
Volitional 건네자
Imperative 건네라
Imperative + Polite 건네세요
Attributive 건네는 / 건넨 / 건넬

Example sentences

I handed him a gift.
그는 특유의 말투로 농담을 건넸다.
He made a joke with his characteristic way of speaking.
그는 나에게 ‘안녕’이라고 인사를 건넸다.
He greeted me saying 'Hello'.
친구에게 따뜻한 위로의 말을 건네었습니다.
I offered words of warm comfort to my friend.

Usage Notes

Can refer to physically handing something over or metaphorically 'handing over' words (speaking to someone).

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