No. 8,754 in Korean
갈고
"갈고" means "to sharpen" or "to cultivate."
In a sentence
그는 땅을 갈고 씨를 뿌렸다.
He tilled the soil and sowed the seeds.
In this sentence, '갈고' conveys the process of tilling the soil, often related to farming activities.
장인은 철을 갈고 날카로운 도구를 만들었다.
The artisan sharpened the iron to create sharp tools.
Here, '갈고' is used to describe grinding or sharpening, demonstrating its application in material crafting.
우리는 우리의 기술을 갈고 닦아야 한다.
We must hone and refine our skills.
In this example, '갈고' is figuratively expressing the concept of refining or improving skills or abilities.
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