기르다

This is the 11108th most frequent Korean word.


기르다

To raise, grow, or cultivate.


In this sentence, '기르다' means 'to raise' or 'to take care of' in the context of animals or pets.

나는 애완동물을 기릅니다.

I raise a pet.


Here, '기르다' is used in the sense of cultivating or developing, applied to abstract concepts like talents or skills.

그는 새로운 기술을 기르고 있어요.

He is cultivating a new skill.


In this context, '기르다' relates to letting something grow, typically used for things like hair.

머리를 자르기 전에 길게 기르세요.

Grow your hair out before cutting it.