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"Lazy" in Korean: 게으르다
게으르다geeureuda
Lazy in Korean is 게으르다 (geeureuda). 게으르다 is 르-irregular: 게을러요 has a doubled ㄹ; 피곤하다 means tired rather than lazy.
Lazy: an everyday statement
저는 주말에는 게을러요.jeoneun jumareneun geeulleoyo.
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How to pronounce 게으르다
Say it
geeureuda
/keɯɾɯta/
Read 게으르다 as geeureuda. The spoken form 게을러요 is geeulleoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Lazy" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 게으르다geeureuda | Lazy Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 게을러요geeulleoyo | Lazy (polite present) Use 게을러요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 게을러요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 게을렀어요geeulleosseoyo | Lazy (polite past) Use 게을렀어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 게을렀어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 게으르다 in real life
- 1Lazy: an everyday statement
저는 주말에는 게을러요.
jeoneun jumareneun geeulleoyo.
I am lazy on weekends.
게을러요 is the present form of 게으르다.
- 2Lazy: a different situation
그때는 제가 게을렀어요.
geuttaeneun jega geeulleosseoyo.
I was lazy then.
게을렀어요 is the past form of 게으르다.
- 3Lazy: a question or request
요즘 좀 게을러요?
yojeum jom geeulleoyo?
Are you a little lazy these days?
게을러요 is the present form of 게으르다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 게으르다
Incorrect: 게으르다.
Correct: 게을러요.
When practicing lazy, 게으르다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 게을러요.
Incorrect: 어제 게을러요.
Correct: 어제 게을렀어요.
When practicing lazy, for a completed event yesterday, use 게을렀어요; the present form 게을러요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
게으르다 is 르-irregular: 게을러요 has a doubled ㄹ; 피곤하다 means tired rather than lazy. 게을러요 is the polite conversational form of 게으르다; 게을렀어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led emotions and descriptions study exercise: two sentences with 게으르다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저는 주말에는 게을러요.
jeoneun jumareneun geeulleoyo.
I am lazy on weekends.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그때는 제가 게을렀어요.
geuttaeneun jega geeulleosseoyo.
I was lazy then.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lazy" in Korean
How do I use 게으르다 in polite speech?
게을러요 is the polite conversational form of 게으르다; 게을렀어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 게으르다 in a past-tense sentence?
게을렀어요 is the polite past form. 게으르다 is 르-irregular: 게을러요 has a doubled ㄹ; 피곤하다 means tired rather than lazy.
What does 게을러요 mean here?
게을러요 is used for lazy. For example, 저는 주말에는 게을러요. means “I am lazy on weekends.”
What should I remember about 게으르다?
게으르다 is 르-irregular: 게을러요 has a doubled ㄹ; 피곤하다 means tired rather than lazy.
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