기다리다

Definition

To stay where you are until something happens.

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Etymology

'기다리다' (gidarida) combines '기다' (gida), related to waiting, with '하다' (hada). The concept of waiting has an intrinsic cultural significance in Korea, reflecting patience and anticipation, which has been documented in historical texts.

How & Where It’s Used

'기다리다' is commonly used in both spoken and written forms and fits various registers from informal to formal. It can be used in everyday situations such as waiting for someone or something and does not have notable regional variations.

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