아침에 까치가 지저귀는 소리에 잠이 깼다.
I woke up to the sound of a magpie chirping in the morning.
Korean
지저귀다
지저귀다
Meaning: to chirp; to chatter
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 지저귀다 |
| Present | 지저귄다 |
| Polite | 지저귀어요 |
| Formal | 지저귑니다 |
| Past | 지저귀었다 |
| Past + Polite | 지저귀었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 지저귀겠어요 |
| Connective | 지저귀고 |
| Conditional | 지저귀면 |
| Volitional | 지저귀자 |
| Imperative | 지저귀어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 지저귀세요 |
| Attributive | 지저귀는 / 지저귄 / 지저귈 |
Example sentences
Birds chirp happily at the window every morning.
참새가 지붕 위에서 지저귀고 있었다.
A sparrow was chirping on the roof.
Usage Notes
Mainly used for the sound of birds singing. Can also metaphorically describe children chattering.
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