When discussing memory and the act of forgetting in Korean, '잊다' (itda) is the foundational verb to use. It means 'to forget,' and it's a regular verb, making its conjugations straightforward once you understand the basic patterns. You'll often hear it in everyday conversations when someone mentions forgetting something simple, like a name or an appointment. For example, '이름을 잊었어요' means 'I forgot the name.' It can also be used in more profound contexts, such as forgetting a memory or an experience, though more advanced verbs might be used for nuance in those situations. Understanding '잊다' is crucial for expressing a common human experience in Korean.
How Formal Is It?
"이름을 잊으시죠. (You forget the name.)"
"숙제를 잊어요. (I forget my homework.)"
"내 우산을 잊어. (I forget my umbrella.)"
"엄마, 인형을 까먹었어. (Mom, I forgot my doll.)"
"아, 지갑 깜빡했네! (Oh, I totally spaced on my wallet!)"
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저는 숙제를 잊어버렸어요.
I forgot my homework.
Using -아/어버리다 emphasizes the completion or regret of an action.
그 약속을 잊지 마세요.
Don't forget that promise.
Using -지 마세요 for prohibition.
점심 먹는 것을 깜빡 잊었네요.
Oh, I completely forgot to eat lunch.
깜빡 is an intensifier meaning 'completely' or 'suddenly'.
오랜 시간이 지나도 그 기억은 잊혀지지 않아요.
Even after a long time, that memory doesn't get forgotten.
잊혀지다 is the passive form of 잊다.
중요한 정보는 꼭 적어두세요, 잊어버릴 수도 있으니까요.
Please write down important information, because you might forget it.
-ㄹ 수도 있다 expresses possibility.
제 이름을 잊으셨나요?
Did you forget my name?
으셨나요 is a polite question asking about a past action.
이런 멋진 경험은 평생 잊지 못할 거예요.
I won't be able to forget such a wonderful experience my whole life.
-지 못하다 expresses inability.
제가 뭘 말하려고 했는지 잊어버렸어요.
I forgot what I was trying to say.
뭘 (무엇을) is 'what' as an object.
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잊다
저는 제 우산을 잊었어요. (I forgot my umbrella.)
잊지 마세요.
숙제하는 것을 잊지 마세요. (Don't forget to do your homework.)
~을/를 잊다
저는 친구의 이름을 잊었어요. (I forgot my friend's name.)
~에 잊다
열쇠를 집에 잊었어요. (I forgot my keys at home.)
잊어버리다 (to completely forget)
저는 그 영화의 제목을 잊어버렸어요. (I completely forgot the title of that movie.)
잊을 수 없다 (cannot forget)
그 순간을 잊을 수 없어요. (I cannot forget that moment.)
잊혀지다 (to be forgotten)
그의 이름은 쉽게 잊혀지지 않을 거예요. (His name won't be easily forgotten.)
잊고 있었다 (was forgetting)
약속을 잊고 있었어요. (I was forgetting the appointment.)
自分をテスト 18 問
Listen for how '잊어버리는 경향이 있어요' is used in context.
Pay attention to the nuance of '잊을 수가 없었습니다'.
Consider the meaning conveyed by '잊어서는 안 될'.
Read this aloud:
만약 당신이 이 경험을 잊지 못한다면, 그것은 당신에게 중요한 의미가 있다는 증거입니다. (If you cannot forget this experience, it is proof that it holds significant meaning for you.)
Focus: 잊지 못한다면
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우리가 미래를 위해 과거의 실수를 잊지 않고 기억해야 합니다. (We must not forget and instead remember past mistakes for the future.)
Focus: 잊지 않고 기억해야 합니다
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그는 자신의 정체성을 잊은 채 새로운 삶을 시작했습니다. (He started a new life, having forgotten his own identity.)
Focus: 정체성을 잊은 채
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The speaker is talking about someone forgetting a date.
The speaker forgot what they were going to say.
The speaker cannot forget old memories.
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가끔은 내 이름을 잊어버릴 때도 있어요.
Focus: 이름을 잊어버릴
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절대 잊지 못할 경험이었어요.
Focus: 절대 잊지 못할
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그 사건은 쉽게 잊혀지지 않을 거예요.
Focus: 잊혀지지 않을
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This sentence means 'I keep forgetting my password.' The word order in Korean is subject-adverb-object-verb.
This means 'He tried to forget the pain of the past.' The grammatical structure '-으려 노력하다' means 'to try to do something'.
This sentence translates to 'One must never forget important things.' '절대 ~지 말아야 한다' is a strong negative command or obligation.
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받아들이다
A2To accept, to embrace, to take in.
아파하다
A2To feel pain or sorrow.
감탄스럽다
A2To be admirable or wonderful; to inspire awe.
감탄
A2Admiration or marvel; a feeling of wonder.
감탄하다
A2To admire or to marvel; to express wonder.
기특하다
B1Admirable for a good deed or thought; commendable.
충고
B1Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action; advice.
애정
B1Affection; a gentle feeling of fondness or liking.
애틋하다
B2To be tender, fond, or wistful.
살갑다
B2To be warm, friendly, affectionate.
