판사는 피고인에게 자비를 베풀어 형량을 낮춰 주었다.
The judge showed mercy to the defendant and reduced the sentence.
Korean
베풀다
베풀다
Meaning: to give; to bestow; to host
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 베풀다 |
| Present | 베푼다 |
| Polite | 베풀어요 |
| Formal | 베풉니다 |
| Past | 베풀었다 |
| Past + Polite | 베풀었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 베풀겠어요 |
| Connective | 베풀고 |
| Conditional | 베풀면 |
| Volitional | 베풀자 |
| Imperative | 베풀어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 베푸세요 |
| Attributive | 베풀는 / 베풀은 / 베풀을 |
Example sentences
Bestowing kindness on neighbors is a good thing.
그는 친구의 실수에 대해 넓은 관용을 베풀었다.
He showed great tolerance for his friend's mistake.
그들은 승리를 축하하기 위해 성대한 향연을 베풀었다.
They held a grand feast to celebrate the victory.
임금은 승리를 축하하며 대규모 연례를 베풀었다.
The king held a large banquet to celebrate the victory.
전능자시여, 저희에게 자비를 베풀어 주소서.
O Almighty, please show us mercy.
궁중에서 음력 섣달그믐날에 나의를 베풀었다.
The palace performed an exorcism ritual on the last day of the lunar year.
Usage Notes
Used when giving something (like help or kindness) to others, or when hosting a party or event. It carries a nuance of generosity or formal action.
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