Korean

조여오다

조여오다
Meaning: to tighten gradually; to close in (of pressure/fear)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 조여오다
Present 조여온다
Polite 조여와요
Formal 조여옵니다
Past 조여왔다
Past + Polite 조여왔어요
Guess + Polite 조여오겠어요
Connective 조여오고
Conditional 조여오면
Volitional 조여오자
Imperative 조여와라
Imperative + Polite 조여오세요
Attributive 조여오는 / 조여온 / 조여올

Example

Fear tightened around my throat.

Usage Notes

Used when pressure or a sensation of tightening comes closer or increases.

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