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맺다 info.

Tips to remember the word:
• Think of tying a knot or “matching” things together. By picturing binding objects or relationships, you can associate the act of “tying” with forming a connection, which is what 맺다 means.
• The “맺” syllable sounds similar to “Matched” in English, linking it to the idea of forming bonds.

Explanation of the word:
• 맺다 (romanized: maet-da) is a versatile verb meaning to tie, bind, or form. It’s used both for physical actions—like tying a knot—and for figurative expressions, such as forming relationships, agreements, or bonds.

Synonyms and related words:
• 결다 (gyeolda) – also means “to tie” or “to bind”
• 연결하다 (yeongyeolhada) – means “to connect”
• 형성하다 (hyeongseonghada) – means “to form” (used in a more formal or abstract sense)
• 이루다 (iruda) – can mean “to achieve” or “to bring about,” occasionally used in contexts similar to forming a bond

Conjugations:
• Dictionary Form (Infinitive): 맺다 (maet-da)
• Present Tense:
 – Plain: 맺는다 (maet-neun-da)
 – Polite: 맺어요 (maet-eo-yo)
• Past Tense:
 – Plain: 맺었다 (maet-eot-da)
 – Polite: 맺었어요 (maet-eot-seo-yo)
• Future Tense:
 – Plain: 맺을 것이다 (maet-eul geo-si-da)
 – Polite: 맺을 거예요 (maet-eul geo-ye-yo)
• Present Progressive:
 – Polite: 맺고 있어요 (maet-go it-seo-yo)
• Imperative:
 – Plain: 맺어라 (maet-eo-ra)
 – Polite: 맺으세요 (maet-eu-se-yo)

Example sentences:
• 우리는 좋은 인연을 맺었어요.
 – Romanization: Urineun joheun inyeon-eul maet-eot-seo-yo.
 – English: We formed a good relationship.
• 그들은 계약을 맺기로 했다.
 – Romanization: Geudeureun gyeyak-eul maet-gi-ro haet-da.
 – English: They decided to make (enter into) a contract.
• 이 나무는 오랜 시간 후에 결실을 맺을 것이다.
 – Romanization: I namuneun oraen sigan hue gyeolsil-eul maet-eul geo-si-da.
 – English: This tree will eventually bear fruit.

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