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"Pregnant" in Korean: 임신하다
임신하다imsinhada
Pregnant in Korean is 임신하다 (imsinhada). 임신하다 means become pregnant; 임신했어요 commonly reports being pregnant after conception.
Pregnant: an everyday statement
동물도 임신해요.dongmuldo imsinhaeyo.
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How to pronounce 임신하다
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imsinhada
/imsinhata/
Read 임신하다 as imsinhada. The spoken form 임신해요 is imsinhaeyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"Pregnant" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 임신하다imsinhada | Pregnant Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 임신해요imsinhaeyo | Pregnant (polite present) Use 임신해요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 임신해요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 임신했어요imsinhaesseoyo | Pregnant (polite past) Use 임신했어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 임신했어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 임신하다 in real life
- 1Pregnant: an everyday statement
동물도 임신해요.
dongmuldo imsinhaeyo.
Animals become pregnant too.
임신해요 is the present form of 임신하다.
- 2Pregnant: a different situation
저는 임신했어요.
jeoneun imsinhaesseoyo.
I am pregnant.
임신했어요 is the past form of 임신하다.
- 3Pregnant: a question or request
이 동물은 언제 임신해요?
i dongmureun eonje imsinhaeyo?
When does this animal become pregnant?
임신해요 is the present form of 임신하다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 임신하다
Incorrect: 임신하다.
Correct: 임신해요.
When practicing pregnant, 임신하다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 임신해요.
Incorrect: 어제 임신해요.
Correct: 어제 임신했어요.
When practicing pregnant, for a completed event yesterday, use 임신했어요; the present form 임신해요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
임신하다 means become pregnant; 임신했어요 commonly reports being pregnant after conception. 임신해요 is the polite conversational form of 임신하다; 임신했어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 임신하다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
동물도 임신해요.
dongmuldo imsinhaeyo.
Animals become pregnant too.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
저는 임신했어요.
jeoneun imsinhaesseoyo.
I am pregnant.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pregnant" in Korean
How do I use 임신하다 in polite speech?
임신해요 is the polite conversational form of 임신하다; 임신했어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 임신하다 in a past-tense sentence?
임신했어요 is the polite past form. 임신하다 means become pregnant; 임신했어요 commonly reports being pregnant after conception.
What does 임신해요 mean here?
임신해요 is used for pregnant. For example, 동물도 임신해요. means “Animals become pregnant too.”
What should I remember about 임신하다?
임신하다 means become pregnant; 임신했어요 commonly reports being pregnant after conception.
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