Korean Conversation · Level 44
15 words
Korean word
키우다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkiuda
Meaning
- verbraise
Example
아이를 키우고 있어요.a i reul ki u go i sseo yo
I am raising a child.
More examples
강아지를 키우고 있어서 매일 산책해요.kang a ji reul ki u go i sseo seo mae il san chae kae yo
Because I am raising a puppy, I walk it every day.
Core concept
Helping a person, ability, or thing become bigger, stronger, or more capable over time.
Common phrases
아이를 키우다a i reul ki u da
raise a child
강아지를 키우다kang a ji reul ki u da
raise a puppy
가축을 키우다ka chu geul ki u da
raise livestock
Similar words
기르다kireuda: Help a person, animal, plant, skill, or habit develop through regular care.
돌보다tolboda: Provide daily help while checking that a person or animal is safe and well.
보살피다posalpida: Show continuing care by paying close attention to a person or animal's needs.
Definition in Korean
대상을 더 크거나 능력 있게 되게 하여 성장·발달시키는 행위를 나타내는 동사.tae sang eul teo keu geo na neung nyeok it kke toe ge ha yeo seong jang pal dal si ki neun haeng wi reul na ta nae neun tong sa
Word origin
The verb is linked to the Korean idea of becoming big and adds a causative meaning, so it describes making something grow.
Usage tips
- This verb can describe helping a skill, plant, or business develop, not only caring for a child.
Other meanings
- keepverb
- nurtureverb
- growverb
Opposites
- 버리다peoridaabandonverb
Related words
- 키워지다kiwojidabe raisedverb
- 키워내다kiwonaedabring upverb
- 키움kiumraisingnoun