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Korean
쩔쩔매다
쩔쩔매다
Meaning: to be flustered; to struggle; to be at a loss
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 쩔쩔매다 |
| Present | 쩔쩔맨다 |
| Polite | 쩔쩔매요 |
| Formal | 쩔쩔맵니다 |
| Past | 쩔쩔맸다 |
| Past + Polite | 쩔쩔맸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 쩔쩔매겠어요 |
| Connective | 쩔쩔매고 |
| Conditional | 쩔쩔매면 |
| Volitional | 쩔쩔매자 |
| Imperative | 쩔쩔매라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 쩔쩔매세요 |
| Attributive | 쩔쩔매는 / 쩔쩔맨 / 쩔쩔맬 |
Example
He struggled because he could not solve the difficult math problem.
Usage Notes
Used when someone is confused, at a loss, or flustered due to an unexpected or difficult situation. It can also mean being dominated or unable to speak up in front of someone.
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