어머니는 내가 어디에 갔었는지 꼬치꼬치 캐물으셨다.
My mother inquisitively asked me where I went yesterday.
Korean
캐묻다
캐묻다
Meaning: to pry; to ask searchingly; to interrogate
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 캐묻다 |
| Present | 캐묻는다 |
| Polite | 캐묻어요 |
| Formal | 캐묻습니다 |
| Past | 캐묻었다 |
| Past + Polite | 캐묻었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 캐묻겠어요 |
| Connective | 캐묻고 |
| Conditional | 캐묻으면 |
| Volitional | 캐묻자 |
| Imperative | 캐묻어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 캐묻으세요 |
| Attributive | 캐묻는 / 캐묻은 / 캐묻을 |
Example sentences
The police asked the suspect searchingly about their whereabouts on the day of the incident.
Usage Notes
To ask questions persistently and in detail to find out specific information. Often implies prying into someone's private matters or a formal interrogation.
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