Korean word

들어서다

Pronunciation

Romanizationteureoseoda

Meaning

  • verbenter

Example

손님이 가게에 들어섰어요.son ni mi ka ge e teu reo seo sseo yo

The customer entered the store.

Illustration for 들어서다 (enter)

More examples

축제가 시작되어 도시는 축제 분위기에 들어섰다.chuk jje ga si jak ttoe eo to si neun chuk jje pu nwi gi e teu reo seot tta

The festival began, and the city entered a festive mood.

Core concept

Entering a new place or state marks the beginning of a fresh phase.

Common phrases

  • 가게에 들어서다ka ge e teu reo seo da

    enter the store

  • 시즌에 들어서다si jeu ne teu reo seo da

    enter a season

  • 무대에 들어서다mu dae e teu reo seo da

    step onto the stage

Similar words

들어가다teureogada: A person or thing moves from outside into a place, area, group, or list.
들어오다teureooda: A person, sound, or message comes from outside into a place or reaches someone inside.

Definition in Korean

어떤 계절·시기·분위기 따위가 바뀌어 새 상태에 들어서게 됨을 나타내는 동사.eo tteon kye jeol si gi pu nwi gi tta wi ga pa kkwi eo sae sang tae e teu reo seo ge toe meul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

It combines a verb meaning enter with a verb meaning stand, linking physical entry to taking up a new position or phase.

Usage tips

  • Time expressions and words for conditions can be subjects of this verb, a useful clue when a sentence does not describe physical movement.

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