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How do you say "to stand (on)" in Korean?
서 있다
seo itda
In Korean, "to stand (on)" is 서 있다.
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Pronunciation
Seo it-duh. Three syllables. The 'seo' rhymes with 'so'.
Writing and usage
Three syllable blocks: 서-있-다. Means stand and be, present continuous form.
Example sentence
나는 여기에 서 있어요.
I am standing here.
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How to remember 서 있다
Seo itda sounds like you're planted in one spot, standing firm.
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Questions about 서 있다
How do you say "to stand (on)" in Korean?
In Korean, "to stand (on)" is 서 있다. It is a noun.
How is 서 있다 written in Korean?
Three syllable blocks: 서-있-다. Means stand and be, present continuous form.
How is 서 있다 used in a sentence?
Use 서 있다 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 나는 여기에 서 있어요. (I am standing here.).
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