실패가 두려워 도전을 망설이지 마세요.
Don't hesitate to take on challenges because you are afraid of failure.
Korean
망설이다
망설이다
Meaning: to hesitate
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 망설이다 |
| Present | 망설인다 |
| Polite | 망설여요 |
| Formal | 망설입니다 |
| Past | 망설였다 |
| Past + Polite | 망설였어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 망설이겠어요 |
| Connective | 망설이고 |
| Conditional | 망설이면 |
| Volitional | 망설이자 |
| Imperative | 망설여라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 망설이세요 |
| Attributive | 망설이는 / 망설인 / 망설일 |
Example sentences
He hesitated to answer.
그는 잘못을 지적받자 대답을 못 하고 우물쭈물 망설였다.
When his mistake was pointed out, he couldn't answer and hesitated mumblingly.
오물쪼물 망설이지 말고 네 생각을 분명하게 말해 봐.
Don't hesitate vaguely and try to state your thoughts clearly.
Usage Notes
Used when someone is indecisive and pauses before acting or speaking.
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