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Korean
울먹이다
울먹이다
Meaning: to be on the verge of tears; to whimper
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 울먹이다 |
| Present | 울먹인다 |
| Polite | 울먹여요 |
| Formal | 울먹입니다 |
| Past | 울먹였다 |
| Past + Polite | 울먹였어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 울먹이겠어요 |
| Connective | 울먹이고 |
| Conditional | 울먹이면 |
| Volitional | 울먹이자 |
| Imperative | 울먹여라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 울먹이세요 |
| Attributive | 울먹이는 / 울먹인 / 울먹일 |
Example
The child got lost and was on the verge of tears.
Usage Notes
Used when someone looks like they are about to cry or speaks in a tearful voice.
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