팔다
English meaning: To sell
Definition
To give something in exchange for money.
Example
“이 가게는 과일을 팔아요.”
In English: “This shop sells fruit.”
Another example: “그 가게는 신선한 빵을 싸게 팔아요.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Core verb 'to sell'; ㄹ-irregular (팔다 → 파는, 팝니다). Conjugates 팔아요/팔아서/판/팔았다. Pairs with goods + 을/를. Contrasts with 사다.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
'팔다' (palda) is derived from the Old Korean '팔다', maintaining its meaning of selling throughout the language's evolution.
Common Collocations
- 물건을 팔다
- 싸게 팔다
- 집을 팔다
- 다 팔리다
- 비싸게 팔다
Word Forms
팔아요, 팔았다, 팔아서, 파는/판
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Literary Heritage
“죽는 날까지 하늘을 우러러 한 점 부끄럼이 없기를”
/Jungneun nalkkaji haneureul ureoleo han jeom bukkeurem-i eopgireul/
“Until the day I die, I wish to look up at the sky without a single shame.”
“나 보기가 역겨워 가실 때에는 말없이 고이 보내 드리오리다”
/Na bogiga yeokgyeowo gasil tteae neun maleobsi goi bonaedeuriori da/
“When you leave, weary of seeing me, I will let you go quietly, without a word.”
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