의존하다
Meaning: to depend on; to rely on
What does 의존하다 mean?
의존하다 [uijonhada] is a verb meaning "to depend on; to rely on". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 의존하다 [uijonhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
좋은 글쓰기란 기교에 의존하는 것이 아니라, 자신의 경험과 감정에 솔직한 것에서 출발합니다.
Good writing does not depend on technique, but starts from being honest about one's experiences and emotions.
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How to Use 의존하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 의존하다 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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