기다리다
To stay in one place or delay action until a particular time or event occurs. It is commonly used for transport, people, or news.
Examples
3 of 5친구를 10분 동안 기다렸어요.
I waited for my friend for 10 minutes.
잠시만 기다려 주십시오.
Please wait for a moment.
나 좀 기다려 줘!
Wait for me!
Word Family
Memory Tip
Gidarida sounds like 'Get-a-reader' - waiting for someone to get a reader.
Quick Quiz
저는 버스 정류장에서 버스___ 기다려요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 를
Examples
친구를 10분 동안 기다렸어요.
everydayI waited for my friend for 10 minutes.
잠시만 기다려 주십시오.
formalPlease wait for a moment.
나 좀 기다려 줘!
informalWait for me!
실험 결과를 기다리고 있습니다.
academicWe are waiting for the experiment results.
답장을 기다리겠습니다.
businessI will wait for your reply.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
조금만 기다려요
Wait just a bit
오래 기다리셨지요?
Have you been waiting long?
기다릴게요
I will wait
Often Confused With
Gidarida is the physical act of waiting, whereas gidaehada is psychological anticipation or expectation.
Usage Notes
Can be used with the object particle '를/을' for what you are waiting for.
Common Mistakes
Learners often forget to use '를/을' with the person or thing they are waiting for.
Memory Tip
Gidarida sounds like 'Get-a-reader' - waiting for someone to get a reader.
Word Origin
Native Korean word.
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
저는 버스 정류장에서 버스___ 기다려요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 를
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
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A1To take a rest, relax, or stop working/moving to regain energy. It can also mean to breathe.
아침
A1The early part of the day; also commonly used to mean breakfast.
숙제하다
A1To do schoolwork or assignments assigned by a teacher to be done at home.
점심
A1The middle part of the day (noon/afternoon) or the meal eaten during that time (lunch).
저녁
A1The time between afternoon and night (evening) or the meal eaten during that time (dinner).
만나다
A1To come together with someone at a specific place or time. It is used for both planned appointments and accidental encounters.
이야기하다
A1To speak or converse with others to exchange information or feelings. It is often shortened to '얘기하다' in casual speech.
듣다
A1To perceive sound through the ears or to pay attention to what someone is saying. It also means to take a course or listen to music.
보다
A1To perceive with the eyes or watch something like a movie or TV. It can also mean to take an exam or to meet someone.
읽다
A1To look at and comprehend the meaning of written or printed matter. It is a key verb for study and leisure.
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