Korean

가다

제일가다
Meaning: to be the best; to be top-tier
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 제일가다
Present 제일간다
Polite 제일가요
Formal 제일갑니다
Past 제일갔다
Past + Polite 제일갔어요
Guess + Polite 제일가겠어요
Connective 제일가고
Conditional 제일가면
Volitional 제일가자
Imperative 제일가라
Imperative + Polite 제일가세요
Attributive 제일가는 / 제일간 / 제일갈

Handwriting

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Example sentences

He is famous as the best chef in this neighborhood.
그녀는 마을에서 제일가는 미녀였다.
She was the most beautiful woman in the village.

Usage Notes

Used when something or someone is considered the most outstanding among many.

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