기다리다
Meaning: to wait
What does 기다리다 mean?
기다리다 [gidarida] is a verb meaning "to wait". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 2 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (2)
Here are real-life sentences where 기다리다 [gidarida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
네, 바로 해 드릴게요. 여기 앉아서 잠시만 기다려 주세요.
Yes, I'll set it up right away. Please sit here and wait a moment.
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How to Use 기다리다 in Conversation
As a verb, 기다리다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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