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가깝다 (gakkapda) means “to be near.” Read the Hangul first, then the romanization.
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지금 가깝아요.
jigeum gakkapayo.
I be near now. / I'm be nearing now.
어제 가깝았어요.
eoje gakkapangeoyo.
I be neared yesterday (approx. — check irregulars).
같이 가깝고 싶어요!
gapi gakkapgo siteoyo!
I want to be near together!
가깝고 싶다.
gakkapgo sitda
Common phrase with this word: 가깝고 싶다
가깝고 있다.
gakkapgo ingda
Common phrase with this word: 가깝고 있다
잘 가깝다.
jal gakkapda
Common phrase with this word: 잘 가깝다
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