Korean

좇다

좇다
Meaning: to follow; to pursue; to seek
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 좇다
Present 좇는다
Polite 좇아요
Formal 좇습니다
Past 좇았다
Past + Polite 좇았어요
Guess + Polite 좇겠어요
Connective 좇고
Conditional 좇으면
Volitional 좇자
Imperative 좇아라
Imperative + Polite 좇으세요
Attributive 좇는 / 좇은 / 좇을

Example

He lived his whole life pursuing his dreams.

Usage Notes

Used for pursuing goals, ideals, or following someone's words or rules. Contrast with 쫓다 (physical chasing).

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