A1 verb beginner

살다

[salda]

Meaning: to live

What does 살다 mean?

살다 [salda] is a verb meaning "to live". It is rated A1 on the CEFR scale, which means absolute beginner — among the first 500 words you should learn. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.

Example Sentences (2)

Here are real-life sentences where 살다 [salda] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

언니도 서울에 살아요?

Does your sister also live in Seoul?

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

어디에 살아요?

Where do you live?

📚 From Self-Introduction & Family

How to Use 살다 in Conversation

As a verb, 살다 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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