새로 산 수건이 아직 길들지 않아 조금 까슬하다.
The newly bought towel is still a bit rough because it hasn't been broken in yet.
Korean
길들다
길들다
Meaning: to get used to; to be broken in; to be tamed
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 길들다 |
| Present | 길든다 |
| Polite | 길들어요 |
| Formal | 길듭니다 |
| Past | 길들었다 |
| Past + Polite | 길들었어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 길들겠어요 |
| Connective | 길들고 |
| Conditional | 길들면 |
| Volitional | 길들자 |
| Imperative | 길들어라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 길드세요 |
| Attributive | 길들는 / 길들은 / 길들을 |
Example sentences
It took some time for the new shoes to get broken in on my feet.
Usage Notes
Used for objects (shoes, machines) or animals (taming). Can also mean getting used to a situation.
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