Korean word

여기다

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeogida

Meaning

  • verbconsider

Example

나는 그를 친구로 여겨요.na neun keu reul chin gu ro yeo gyeo yo

I consider him a friend.

Illustration for 여기다 (consider)

More examples

그 일을 큰 실수로 여겼다.keu i reul keun sil su ro yeo gyeot tta

I regarded that matter as a big mistake.

Core concept

Looking at something through a chosen frame and accepting it as belonging there.

Common phrases

  • 친구로 여기다chin gu ro yeo gi da

    consider as a friend

  • 문제로 여기다mun je ro yeo gi da

    consider as a problem

Similar words

생각하다saenggakada: Form and express a personal opinion about a person, thing, or situation.
보다poda: View something from a particular angle or standpoint.
생각되다saenggakttoeda: Seem likely based on the situation or available clues.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 상황을 특정한 관점에서 보아 그렇게 간주하거나 표현하는 동사.eo tteon sa si ri na sang hwang eul teuk jjeong han kwan jeo me seo po a keu reo ke kan ju ha geo na pyo hyeon ha neun tong sa

Word origin

여기다 (yeogida, "to regard") is a native Korean verb whose exact historical derivation is uncertain, so it is best learned as the established verb for viewing something from a particular standpoint.

Usage tips

  • This verb is useful when placing a person or thing into a category, role, or status rather than stating a passing guess.

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