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가꾸다

gakkuda[가꾸다]Intermediate · TOPIK IIBeauty care

cultivate; grow

Verb

  1. 1

    cultivate; grow

    To take care of plants so that they can grow well.

    Korean definition: 식물이 잘 자라도록 보살피다.

    • Mother grew the vegetables for the family herself.

    • The orchids he carefully cultivated were my father's pride.

  2. 2

    adorn; make oneself up

    To make one's appearance look nice or to maintain its condition.

    Korean definition: 외모를 보기 좋게 꾸미거나 좋은 상태로 유지하다.

    • You're still young, so you don't need to take special care of your skin.

    • The bride-to-be began taking careful care of her figure ahead of the wedding.

  3. 3

    tend; decorate

    To make something better.

    Korean definition: 어떠한 것을 좋게 만들다.

    • Volunteers are working to keep the park clean and well-kept.

    • The newlyweds happily decorated their new home beautifully.