Wait in Korean is 기다리다. For examples, you can use like [결정을 기다리다, 답장을 기다리다]. In this post you will learn how to pronounce and use 기다리다 along with examples.
Basics
Word | Part | Chinese | Sound |
기다리다 | verb | — | 기다리다 |
기다리다 Meaning
Meaning | Explanation |
wait | To spend time until a person or time comes or a certain event is realized. |
Examples
결정을 기다리다. |
waiting for a decision |
답장을 기다리다. |
waiting for a reply |
지수는 영화가 시작되기를 기다리는 동안 화장실에 다녀왔다. |
While Jisoo waited for the movie to start, he went to the bathroom. |
나는 겨울 방학이 이제 막 끝났는데 벌써 여름 방학을 기다리기 시작했다. |
My winter break has just ended and I’m already starting to look forward to summer break. |
How to Conjugate 기다리다
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