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작다 is the dictionary form “to be small.” Its polite present form is 작아요.
Before a noun, 작다 becomes 작은: 작은 방 means “a small room.”
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제 방은 작아요.
je bangeun jagayo.
My room is small.
작은 가방이 필요해요.
jageun gabangi piryohaeyo.
I need a small bag.
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