구형하다
Meaning: to demand a sentence; to recommend punishment
What does 구형하다 mean?
구형하다 [guhyeonghada] is a verb meaning "to demand a sentence; to recommend punishment". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 구형하다 [guhyeonghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
형사 재판 첫 공판에서 검찰은 피고인에게 징역 오 년을 구형하였다.
At the first hearing of the criminal trial, the prosecution demanded a five-year prison sentence for the defendant.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 구형하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 구형하다 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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