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INVU

태연 (TAEYEON)

Korean lesson from this song

Key words

아끼지

to cherish, to not spare

The verb 아끼다 is used here in the form 아끼지 않고 meaning 'without sparing' or 'not holding back'.

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쏟아내고는

to pour out, to spill out

쏟아내고는 is a connective form from the verb 쏟아내다, meaning 'to pour out' or 'to express intensely' with the connective particle -고는.

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기대지

to lean on, to rely on

기대다 is a verb meaning to lean or rely on something or someone.

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Expression and grammar

기대지 · Verb stem + 지 말다

The phrase '기대지 마' is an informal imperative negative command meaning 'Don't lean on (me/it)'. The pattern '-지 말다' is used to tell someone not to do something, common in 반말 (informal) speech.

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Practice examples written for this lesson

  1. 저는 친구에게 너무 기대지 않아요.

    I don't rely too much on my friend.

  2. 아침에 일찍 일어나서 운동해요.

    I get up early in the morning and exercise.

  3. 학교에 가기 전에 숙제를 해요.

    I do my homework before going to school.

Check yourself

What does the pattern '-지 말다' mean and in which speech style is it usually used?

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It means 'do not do (something)' and is commonly used in informal 반말 speech (casual speech).

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Song Information

Artist
태연 (TAEYEON)
Song
INVU
Language
English

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