To lean in Korean 🇰🇷

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to lean	숙이다

How to say “to lean” in Korean? “숙이다”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “숙이다” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on to lean in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember the word "숙이다" (sugida):
• Think of someone "sinking" or "bending" slightly as if their whole body is getting low. The sound “sugi” can remind you of “subdued” or “submerged,” hinting at a lowering movement.

Explanation:
• "숙이다" means to lean or to bend, often used in contexts where one lowers a part of the body (like the head) or tilts an object. It can convey both physical leaning and a gesture of respect (bowing).

Other words with similar meanings:
• 굽이다 (gupida) – to bend or to curve
• 기울이다 (giurida) – to tilt or incline (often used for non-human objects like buildings or images)

Conjugations (based on the verb stem 숙이–):
• Dictionary (infinitive) form: 숙이다 (sugida)
• Present tense:
– Informal: 숙인다 (suginda)
– Polite/formal: 숙입니다 (sugimnida)
• Past tense:
– Informal: 숙였다 (sugyeotda)
– Polite: 숙였어요 (sugyeosseoyo)
• Future tense:
– Informal: 숙일 거야 (sugil geoya)
– Polite: 숙일 거예요 (sugil geoyeyo)
• Present progressive: 숙이고 있다 (sugigo itda) – meaning “is leaning” or “is bending”

Example sentences:
1. 그는 존경의 표시로 머리를 숙였다.
Romanization: Geuneun jonggyeong-ui pyosiro meorireul sugyeotda.
Translation: He bowed his head as a sign of respect.
2. 강한 바람 때문에 나무들이 옆으로 숙였다.
Romanization: Ganghan baram ttaemune namudeuri yeopeuro sugyeotda.
Translation: The trees leaned sideways because of the strong wind.
3. 아이들이 선생님 앞에서 몸을 숙이고 있다.
Romanization: Aideuri seonsaengnim apeseo momeul sugigo itda.
Translation: The children are leaning forward in front of the teacher.

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