No. 11,078 in Korean
기다린다
"Waits" or "is waiting."
In a sentence
그녀는 친구를 기다린다.
She waits for her friend.
The verb '기다린다' is used here in the present tense form to describe the action of waiting for a person.
기차가 오길 기다린다.
They wait for the train to come.
'기다린다' is used in conjunction with a clause indicating the event awaited, '기차가 오길'.
아침을 준비하며 해가 뜨기를 기다린다.
While preparing breakfast, they wait for the sun to rise.
The verb '기다린다' describes simultaneously engaging in an activity while anticipating another event.
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