No. 1,980 in Korean
모습이었다
"Was an appearance" or "was a form."
In a sentence
그녀는 잃어버린 물건을 찾았을 때 환한 모습을 보였다.
She displayed a radiant appearance when she found the lost item.
In this sentence, '모습이었다' is used to describe a specific outward appearance or expression of an individual at a particular time, emphasizing her radiant state upon finding the lost item.
그 사고 현장은 아슬아슬한 모습이었다.
The accident scene was a precarious sight.
Here, '모습이었다' characterizes the overall view or impression of a place, specifically the tense and precarious nature of the accident site.
고요한 호수가 마치 그림 같은 모습이었다.
The tranquil lake resembled a picturesque view.
In this context, '모습이었다' is employed to depict the visual and calming quality of the lake, likening it to a piece of art.
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