Korean

몸담다

몸담다
Meaning: to be involved in; to work in a certain field
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 몸담다
Present 몸담는다
Polite 몸담아요
Formal 몸담습니다
Past 몸담았다
Past + Polite 몸담았어요
Guess + Polite 몸담겠어요
Connective 몸담고
Conditional 몸담으면
Volitional 몸담자
Imperative 몸담아라
Imperative + Polite 몸담으세요
Attributive 몸담는 / 몸담은 / 몸담을

Example sentences

He has been involved in the world of education for 30 years.
그는 평생을 군직에 몸담아 국가에 봉사했다.
He served the country by dedicating his life to military duties.

Usage Notes

Literally 'to put one's body in', meaning to belong to a certain organization or work in a specific field.

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