나무의 지조가 꺾였다.
The branch of the tree was broken.
Korean
꺾이다
꺾이다
Meaning: to be broken; to be bent; to be discouraged
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 꺾이다 |
| Present | 꺾인다 |
| Polite | 꺾여요 |
| Formal | 꺾입니다 |
| Past | 꺾였다 |
| Past + Polite | 꺾였어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 꺾이겠어요 |
| Connective | 꺾이고 |
| Conditional | 꺾이면 |
| Volitional | 꺾이자 |
| Imperative | 꺾여라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 꺾이세요 |
| Attributive | 꺾이는 / 꺾인 / 꺾일 |
Example sentences
The branches of the street trees were broken by the strong wind that blew yesterday.
Usage Notes
Passive form of 꺾다. Used for physical objects breaking/bending, or figuratively for pride/will being crushed.
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