Korean

깃들다

깃들다
Meaning: to settle in; to permeate
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 깃들다
Present 깃든다
Polite 깃들어요
Formal 깃듭니다
Past 깃들었다
Past + Polite 깃들었어요
Guess + Polite 깃들겠어요
Connective 깃들고
Conditional 깃들면
Volitional 깃들자
Imperative 깃들어라
Imperative + Polite 깃드세요
Attributive 깃들는 / 깃들은 / 깃들을

Example sentences

Darkness began to settle in the forest.
장인의 혼이 깃든 도자기를 구경했다.
I looked at the pottery into which the craftsman's soul was poured.
건강한 육체에 건강한 정신이 깃든다.
A sound mind in a sound body.

Usage Notes

Used when something like darkness, light, or an emotion gradually fills a space or mind.

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