Korean

내딛다

내딛다
Meaning: to take a step forward; to start out
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 내딛다
Present 내딛는다
Polite 내딛어요
Formal 내딛습니다
Past 내딛었다
Past + Polite 내딛었어요
Guess + Polite 내딛겠어요
Connective 내딛고
Conditional 내딛으면
Volitional 내딛자
Imperative 내딛어라
Imperative + Polite 내딛으세요
Attributive 내딛는 / 내딛은 / 내딛을

Example sentences

She took her first step toward a new world.
우리는 새로운 목표를 향해 첫발을 내디뎠다.
We have taken the first step toward our new goal.
우리가 내딛는 걸음걸음마다 낙엽이 밟혔다.
Fallen leaves were stepped on at every step we took.

Usage Notes

Literally means to step forward, but often used metaphorically for starting a new endeavor or life stage.

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