나무가 잘 자라도록 거름을 주었다.
I gave fertilizer so that the tree would grow well.
Korean
거름
거름
Meaning: fertilizer; manure
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Example sentences
If you give a lot of fertilizer to the field, the crops grow well.
커피를 내리고 남은 찌꺼기는 화분에 좋은 거름이 된다.
The coffee grounds left after brewing make good fertilizer for potted plants.
농부는 소 축사의 거름을 깨끗이 쳐냈다.
The farmer cleaned out the manure from the cow stable.
Usage Notes
Used to enrich soil and help plants grow. Can also mean 'foundation' or 'stepping stone' metaphorically.
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