Korean · Everyday Verbs
"to stay" in Korean: 머무르다
머무르다meomureuda
to stay in Korean is 머무르다 (meomureuda). 머무르다 has the 르 change in 머물러요; it means remain or stay somewhere.
to stay: an everyday statement
호텔에 머물러요.hotere meomulleoyo.
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How to pronounce 머무르다
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meomureuda
/mʌmuɾɯta/
Read 머무르다 as meomureuda. The spoken form 머물러요 is meomulleoyo; preserve its final 요 when addressing someone politely.
"to stay" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 머무르다meomureuda | to stay Dictionary form. | Dictionary form. |
| 머물러요meomulleoyo | to stay (polite present) Use 머물러요 in an everyday polite sentence. | Use 머물러요 in an everyday polite sentence. |
| 머물렀어요meomulleosseoyo | to stay (polite past) Use 머물렀어요 for a completed past action or state. | Use 머물렀어요 for a completed past action or state. |
How to use 머무르다 in real life
- 1to stay: an everyday statement
호텔에 머물러요.
hotere meomulleoyo.
I stay at a hotel.
머물러요 is the present form of 머무르다.
- 2to stay: a different situation
지난주 친구 집에 머물렀어요.
jinanju chingu jibe meomulleosseoyo.
I stayed at a friend’s house last week.
머물렀어요 is the past form of 머무르다.
- 3to stay: a question or request
얼마나 오래 머물러요?
eolmana orae meomulleoyo?
How long do you stay?
머물러요 is the present form of 머무르다.
Mistakes English speakers make with 머무르다
Incorrect: 머무르다.
Correct: 머물러요.
When practicing to stay, 머무르다 names the dictionary entry. In polite speech, change the ending to 머물러요.
Incorrect: 어제 머물러요.
Correct: 어제 머물렀어요.
When practicing to stay, for a completed event yesterday, use 머물렀어요; the present form 머물러요 does not express that past event.
Good to know
머무르다 has the 르 change in 머물러요; it means remain or stay somewhere. 머물러요 is the polite conversational form of 머무르다; 머물렀어요 gives a past-tense form.
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Tutor-led everyday verbs study exercise: two sentences with 머무르다
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
호텔에 머물러요.
hotere meomulleoyo.
I stay at a hotel.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지난주 친구 집에 머물렀어요.
jinanju chingu jibe meomulleosseoyo.
I stayed at a friend’s house last week.
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 "to stay" in Korean
How do I use 머무르다 in polite speech?
머물러요 is the polite conversational form of 머무르다; 머물렀어요 gives a past-tense form.
How do I use 머무르다 in a past-tense sentence?
머물렀어요 is the polite past form. 머무르다 has the 르 change in 머물러요; it means remain or stay somewhere.
What does 머물러요 mean here?
머물러요 is used for to stay. For example, 호텔에 머물러요. means “I stay at a hotel.”
What should I remember about 머무르다?
머무르다 has the 르 change in 머물러요; it means remain or stay somewhere.
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