그들은 조상 대대가 살아온 고향을 지켰다.
They protected the hometown where their ancestors lived for generations.
Korean
살아오다
살아오다
Meaning: to have lived; to have come through life
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 살아오다 |
| Present | 살아온다 |
| Polite | 살아와요 |
| Formal | 살아옵니다 |
| Past | 살아왔다 |
| Past + Polite | 살아왔어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 살아오겠어요 |
| Connective | 살아오고 |
| Conditional | 살아오면 |
| Volitional | 살아오자 |
| Imperative | 살아와라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 살아오세요 |
| Attributive | 살아오는 / 살아온 / 살아올 |
Example sentences
He has lived steadfastly even in difficult circumstances.
그는 종교적 율법을 엄격하게 지키며 살아왔다.
He has lived strictly observing religious laws.
그는 오랜 세월 가슴속에 원한을 품고 살아왔다.
He has lived for many years with a grudge in his heart.
그는 삼십 년간 의료계에 종사하며 살아왔다.
He has been engaged in the medical field for thirty years.
Usage Notes
Describes the experience of living through a period or situation, often implying resilience.
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