Korean word

기르다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkireuda

Meaning

  • verbraise

Example

저는 아이를 기르고 있어요.cheo neun a i reul ki reu go i sseo yo

I am raising a child.

Illustration for 기르다 (raise)

More examples

우리 집에서는 강아지를 기르고 있어요.u ri chi be seo neun kang a ji reul ki reu go i sseo yo

We are raising a puppy at our house.

Core concept

Care for a person, animal, plant, or personal quality over time so it grows or becomes stronger.

Common phrases

  • 강아지를 기르다kang a ji reul ki reu da

    raise a puppy

  • 수염을 기르다su yeo meul ki reu da

    grow a beard

Similar words

키우다kiuda: Make a child, plant, skill, or business stronger, larger, or more capable over time.
돌보다tolboda: Check on a person or animal and provide everyday help to keep them safe and well.

Definition in Korean

사람·동물·식물과 더불어 머리카락이나 버릇, 능력 같은 것을 돌보고 길러 상태를 변화시키는 동사.sa ram tong mul sing mul gwa teo bu reo meo ri ka ra gi na peo reut neung nyeok ka teun keo seul tol bo go kil leo sang tae reul pyeon hwa si ki neun tong sa

Word origin

Its exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a native Korean verb built around caring for something until it develops.

Usage tips

  • English changes the verb for children, plants, and pets, while this one verb covers all three care-and-development situations.

Other meanings

  • keepverb
  • growverb

Opposites

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