굴복하다
Meaning: to succumb; to yield; to submit
What does 굴복하다 mean?
굴복하다 [gulboghada] is a verb meaning "to succumb; to yield; to submit". It is rated C2 on the CEFR scale, which means proficient — nuanced literary or specialized use. 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 굴복하다 [gulboghada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
취임 초기에는 청렴과 개혁을 내세워 압도적 지지를 받았으나 결국 권력의 유혹에 굴복하고 말았다.
In the early days of the term, the politician received overwhelming support by championing integrity and reform, but ultimately succumbed to the temptation of power.
How to Use 굴복하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 굴복하다 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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