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To wait in Korean 🇰🇷


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

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Tips to Remember:
• Think of "기다리다" (gi-da-ri-da) as “to wait.” The sound “gi-da” might remind you of “get a” little pause – as in “get a moment” before something happens.
• Practice by imagining a scene where you “wait” patiently, repeating “gi-da-ri-da” each time.

Explanation:
• "기다리다" is the basic dictionary (infinitive) form of the verb meaning “to wait.” It is used when referring to waiting for people, events, or things.

Synonyms/Similar Expressions:
• 대기하다 (dae-gi-ha-da) also means “to wait” or “to be on standby,” often used in more formal contexts.
• 머무르다 (meo-mu-reu-da) means “to stay” which is related but generally implies remaining in place rather than waiting for something.

Conjugations (using standard polite speech):
• Present: 기다려요 (gi-da-ryeo-yo) – “I wait/am waiting.”
• Past: 기다렸어요 (gi-da-ryuh-ssuh-yo) – “I waited.”
• Future: 기다릴 거예요 (gi-da-ril geo-ye-yo) – “I will wait.”
• Progressive: 기다리고 있어요 (gi-da-ri-go i-sseo-yo) – “I am waiting.”

Example Sentences:
1. 나는 친구를 기다려요.
Romanization: Na-neun chin-gu-reul gi-da-ryeo-yo.
Translation: I am waiting for a friend.

2. 어제 버스를 기다렸어요.
Romanization: Eo-je beo-seu-reul gi-da-ryuh-ssuh-yo.
Translation: I waited for the bus yesterday.

3. 내일 중요한 소식을 기다릴 거예요.
Romanization: Nae-il jung-yo-han so-sik-eul gi-da-ril geo-ye-yo.
Translation: I will wait for important news tomorrow.

4. 지금 택배가 오길 기다리고 있어요.
Romanization: Ji-geum taek-bae-ga o-gil gi-da-ri-go i-sseo-yo.
Translation: Right now, I am waiting for the delivery.

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