새가 나뭇가지에 앉아 노래하고 있었다.
A bird was sitting on a tree branch and singing.
Korean
노래하다
노래하다
Meaning: to sing; to chirp (birds)
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 노래하다 |
| Present | 노래한다 |
| Polite | 노래해요 |
| Formal | 노래합니다 |
| Past | 노래했다 |
| Past + Polite | 노래했어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 노래하겠어요 |
| Connective | 노래하고 |
| Conditional | 노래하면 |
| Volitional | 노래하자 |
| Imperative | 노래해라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 노래하세요 |
| Attributive | 노래하는 / 노래한 / 노래할 |
Example sentences
The children sing joyfully.
시인은 비흥을 곁들여 삶의 고뇌를 노래했다.
The poet sang of life's agonies with a touch of wit and metaphor.
어린 아이가 피아노 건반을 누르며 도레파솔라시도라고 노래했다.
The young child sang 'Do Re Fa Sol La Si Do' while pressing the piano keys.
Usage Notes
노래하다 means to sing, or for birds to chirp. It can also metaphorically mean to express or praise.
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