Korean

번지다

번지다
Meaning: to spread; to run (ink)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 번지다
Present 번진다
Polite 번져요
Formal 번집니다
Past 번졌다
Past + Polite 번졌어요
Guess + Polite 번지겠어요
Connective 번지고
Conditional 번지면
Volitional 번지자
Imperative 번져라
Imperative + Polite 번지세요
Attributive 번지는 / 번진 / 번질

Example sentences

소문이 학교 전체에 빠르게 번졌다
The rumor spread quickly throughout the school.
물고기가 그물에 많이 걸려서 어부의 얼굴에 미소가 번졌다.
Many fish were caught in the net, so a smile spread across the fisherman's face.
그녀의 입가에 옅은 미소가 번졌다.
A faint smile spread across her lips.
불길이 걷잡을 수 없이 번져 나갔다.
The fire spread uncontrollably.
아이들의 불장난이 큰불로 번졌다.
Children's playing with fire turned into a big fire.

Usage Notes

Used for liquids, fire, diseases, rumors, etc. spreading.

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