좌우하다
Meaning: to determine; to influence; to sway
What does 좌우하다 mean?
좌우하다 [jwauhada] is a verb meaning "to determine; to influence; to sway". 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 좌우하다 [jwauhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
지도교수는 결론이야말로 논문 전체의 가치를 좌우하는 핵심이니 소홀히 해서는 안 된다고 조언하였다.
The advisor counseled that the conclusion is the key that determines the entire paper's value and must not be neglected.
How to Use 좌우하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 좌우하다 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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