생기다
Meaning: to appear, to be newly established
What does 생기다 mean?
생기다 [saenggida] is a verb meaning "to appear, to be newly established". 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 생기다 [saenggida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
회사 근처에 새로 생긴 베트남 음식점이 있는데 가 볼래요?
There's a new Vietnamese restaurant near the office -- want to try it?
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How to Use 생기다 in Conversation
As a verb, 생기다 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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