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"to bring" in Korean: 가져오다
가져오다gajyeooda
to bring in Korean is 가져오다 (gajyeooda). 가져오다 means bring toward the relevant place; 가져가다 means take away.
to bring: an everyday statement
물을 가져와요.mureul gajyeowayo.
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How to pronounce 가져오다
Say it
gajyeooda
/katɕjʌota/
Read 가져오다 as gajyeooda. The spoken form 가져와요 is gajyeowayo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to bring" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가져오다gajyeooda | to bring Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 가져와요gajyeowayo | to bring (polite present) Use 가져와요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 가져와요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 가져왔어요gajyeowasseoyo | to bring (polite past) Use 가져왔어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 가져왔어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 가져오다 in real life
- 1to bring: an everyday statement
물을 가져와요.
mureul gajyeowayo.
I bring water.
가져와요 is the present form of 가져오다.
- 2to bring: a different situation
어제 책을 가져왔어요.
eoje chaegeul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the book yesterday.
가져왔어요 is the past form of 가져오다.
- 3to bring: a question or request
무엇을 가져와요?
mueoseul gajyeowayo?
What are you bringing?
가져와요 is the present form of 가져오다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가져오다
Incorrect: 가져오다.
Correct: 가져와요.
When practicing to bring, 가져오다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 가져와요.
Incorrect: 어제 가져와요.
Correct: 어제 가져왔어요.
When practicing to bring, for a completed event yesterday, use 가져왔어요; the present form 가져와요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
가져오다 means bring toward the relevant place; 가져가다 means take away. 가져와요 is the polite conversational form of 가져오다; 가져왔어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 가져오다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
물을 가져와요.
mureul gajyeowayo.
I bring water.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 책을 가져왔어요.
eoje chaegeul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the book yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to bring" in Korean
How do I use 가져오다 in polite speech?
가져와요 is the polite conversational form of 가져오다; 가져왔어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 가져오다 in a past-tense sentence?
가져왔어요 is the polite past form. 가져오다 means bring toward the relevant place; 가져가다 means take away.
What does 가져와요 mean here?
가져와요 is used for to bring. For example, 물을 가져와요. means “I bring water.”
What should I remember about 가져오다?
가져오다 means bring toward the relevant place; 가져가다 means take away.
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