그는 바닥에 납작 엎드려 숨을 죽였다.
He lay flat on the floor and held his breath.
Korean
엎드리다
엎드리다
Meaning: to lie face down; to prostrate
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 엎드리다 |
| Present | 엎드린다 |
| Polite | 엎드려요 |
| Formal | 엎드립니다 |
| Past | 엎드렸다 |
| Past + Polite | 엎드렸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 엎드리겠어요 |
| Connective | 엎드리고 |
| Conditional | 엎드리면 |
| Volitional | 엎드리자 |
| Imperative | 엎드려라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 엎드리세요 |
| Attributive | 엎드리는 / 엎드린 / 엎드릴 |
Example sentences
He laid his head down on the desk and fell asleep.
옛날에는 높은 벼슬아치가 길을 지나가면 백성들이 엎드려야 했다.
In the past, when a high-ranking official passed by, the common people had to bow down.
Usage Notes
Used when someone lies on their stomach or bows down low, often to rest, hide, or show respect.
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