운동 후에는 호흡을 가다듬는 것이 중요하다.
After exercising, it's important to catch your breath.
Korean
가다듬다
가다듬다
Meaning: to compose oneself; to pull oneself together; to clear one's throat
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 가다듬다 |
| Present | 가다듬는다 |
| Polite | 가다듬아요 |
| Formal | 가다듬습니다 |
| Past | 가다듬았다 |
| Past + Polite | 가다듬았어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 가다듬겠어요 |
| Connective | 가다듬고 |
| Conditional | 가다듬으면 |
| Volitional | 가다듬자 |
| Imperative | 가다듬아라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 가다듬으세요 |
| Attributive | 가다듬는 / 가다듬은 / 가다듬을 |
Example sentences
Before the important presentation, I took a deep breath and composed my mind.
Usage Notes
Used when stabilizing one's mind, spirit, or breath, or when tidying up one's appearance.
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