Korean word

형성하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyeongseonghada

Meaning

  • verbshape

Example

어린 시절 경험이 아이의 성격을 형성합니다.eo rin si jeol kyeong heo mi a i ui seong gyeo geul hyeong seong ham ni da

Early childhood experiences shape a child's personality.

Illustration for 형성하다 (shape)

More examples

토론을 통해 의견을 형성했어요.to ro neul tong hae ui gyeo neul hyeong seong hae sseo yo

We formed an opinion through discussion.

Core concept

Gives a thing or state its defining shape, qualities, and internal structure.

Common phrases

  • 의견을 형성하다ui gyeo neul hyeong seong ha da

    form an opinion

  • 습관을 형성하다seup kkwa neul hyeong seong ha da

    form a habit

  • 관계를 형성하다kwan gye reul hyeong seong ha da

    form a relationship

Similar words

이루다iruda: Fulfill a plan or hope by turning it into a real outcome.
만들다mandeulda: Make something new by combining ingredients, materials, or components.

Definition in Korean

사물이나 상태의 모양과 성질과 구조를 이루게 하다sa mu ri na sang tae ui mo yang gwa seong jil gwa ku jo reul i ru ge ha da

Word origin

This verb is built from the Sino-Korean noun meaning formation plus hada, a common way to turn such nouns into action verbs.

Usage tips

  • When reading Korean, abstract nouns near this verb often name the result being established, which helps identify it even when the sentence does not describe a physical object.

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