Korean

머뭇거리다

머뭇거리다
Meaning: to hesitate; to waver
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 머뭇거리다
Present 머뭇거린다
Polite 머뭇거려요
Formal 머뭇거립니다
Past 머뭇거렸다
Past + Polite 머뭇거렸어요
Guess + Polite 머뭇거리겠어요
Connective 머뭇거리고
Conditional 머뭇거리면
Volitional 머뭇거리자
Imperative 머뭇거려라
Imperative + Polite 머뭇거리세요
Attributive 머뭇거리는 / 머뭇거린 / 머뭇거릴

Example

He hesitated for a moment at the door.

Usage Notes

Used when someone cannot make a decision or act promptly due to uncertainty or hesitation.

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