공존하다
Meaning: to coexist
What does 공존하다 mean?
공존하다 [gongjonhada] is a verb meaning "to coexist". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 4 Lexibeom card packs, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (3)
Here are real-life sentences where 공존하다 [gongjonhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
사람과 야생동물이 공존하려면 서식지 보호가 가장 중요할 것 같아요.
I think habitat protection is most important for humans and wildlife to coexist.
📚 From 환경, 과학
이에 따라 기존 직종의 대체 가능성에 대한 우려와 함께 새로운 직업이 창출될 것이라는 기대도 공존하고 있습니다.
Accordingly, concerns about the potential replacement of existing occupations coexist with expectations that new jobs will be created.
📚 From IT, 기술
결론적으로 이 사안에 대한 균형 잡힌 시각이 요구되며, 보존과 개발이 공존하는 창의적 도시 계획이 필요합니다.
In conclusion, a balanced perspective on this matter is required, and creative urban planning where preservation and development coexist is needed.
📚 From 시사 토론
How to Use 공존하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 공존하다 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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