Korean

젓다

젓다
Meaning: to stir, to row, to shake (one's head)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 젓다
Present 젓는다
Polite 저어요
Formal 젓습니다
Past 저었다
Past + Polite 저었어요
Guess + Polite 젓겠어요
Connective 젓고
Conditional 저으면
Volitional 젓자
Imperative 저어라
Imperative + Polite 저으세요
Attributive 젓는 / 젓은 / 젓을

Example sentences

She stirred the coffee with a spoon.
그는 노를 저어 강을 건넜다.
He rowed across the river.
케이크를 만들려고 거품기로 계란을 저었다.
I whisked the eggs with a whisk to make a cake.
어기야, 노를 저어라!
Heave-ho, row the oars!
어기야디야, 힘차게 노를 젓자.
Heave-ho, let's row the oars vigorously.

Usage Notes

Has multiple meanings, including mixing liquids, propelling a boat, or making a gesture of refusal.

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