Korean

휘둘리다

휘둘리다
Meaning: to be swayed; to be dragged around; to be controlled
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 휘둘리다
Present 휘둘린다
Polite 휘둘려요
Formal 휘둘립니다
Past 휘둘렸다
Past + Polite 휘둘렸어요
Guess + Polite 휘둘리겠어요
Connective 휘둘리고
Conditional 휘둘리면
Volitional 휘둘리자
Imperative 휘둘려라
Imperative + Polite 휘둘리세요
Attributive 휘둘리는 / 휘둘린 / 휘둘릴

Example sentences

He is the type of person who is easily swayed by others' words.
그는 줏대가 없어서 남의 말에 잘 휘둘린다.
He has no backbone, so he is easily swayed by others' opinions.

Usage Notes

Passive form of '휘두르다'. Used when one is manipulated by others or influenced by circumstances/emotions.

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