Korean

물러서다

물러서다
Meaning: to step back; to withdraw; to resign
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 물러서다
Present 물러선다
Polite 물러서요
Formal 물러섭니다
Past 물러섰다
Past + Polite 물러섰어요
Guess + Polite 물러서겠어요
Connective 물러서고
Conditional 물러서면
Volitional 물러서자
Imperative 물러서라
Imperative + Polite 물러서세요
Attributive 물러서는 / 물러선 / 물러설

Example sentences

He decided to step down from the position of chairman.
그는 한 발짝 뒤로 물러섰다.
He stepped back one step.

Usage Notes

Used when moving physically backward or when leaving a position or responsibility.

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