This is the 17825th most frequent Korean word.
속이고
"속이고" means "deceiving" or "cheating."
The verb '속이고' is derived from the base verb '속이다', which means to deceive. In this sentence, it is employed to highlight the act of deceiving someone.
그는 친구를 속이고 돈을 가져갔다.
He deceived his friend and took the money.
Here, '속이고' is used to express deceptive actions in combination with another verb, shaping a broader idea of dishonesty.
속이고 숨기는 건 오래 갈 수 없어요.
Deceiving and hiding cannot last for long.
The phrase '속이고' in this sentence illustrates a clever action of deception tied to performance or acting, highlighting versatility in expression.