Korean

서성이다

서성이다
Meaning: to hover; to pace; to loiter
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 서성이다
Present 서성인다
Polite 서성여요
Formal 서성입니다
Past 서성였다
Past + Polite 서성였어요
Guess + Polite 서성이겠어요
Connective 서성이고
Conditional 서성이면
Volitional 서성이자
Imperative 서성여라
Imperative + Polite 서성이세요
Attributive 서성이는 / 서성인 / 서성일

Example

He was pacing in front of the gate, waiting for someone.

Usage Notes

Describes walking back and forth in a small area, often while waiting or feeling anxious.

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