남기다
Meaning: to leave behind
What does 남기다 mean?
남기다 [namgida] is a verb meaning "to leave behind". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. 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 남기다 [namgida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
발우공양이라는 전통 방식으로 식사를 했는데, 음식을 남기면 안 되는 규칙이 있었습니다.
I ate in a traditional style called baru gongyang, and there was a rule that you must not leave any food.
📚 From Korean Culture & Traditions
How to Use 남기다 in Conversation
As a verb, 남기다 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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