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적다 (jeokda) means “few / little.” Read the Hangul first, then the romanization.
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지금 적어요.
jigeum jeokeoyo.
I few / little now. / I'm few / littleing now.
어제 적었어요.
eoje jeokeongeoyo.
I few / littleed yesterday (approx. — check irregulars).
같이 적고 싶어요!
gapi jeokgo siteoyo!
I want to few / little together!
적고 싶다.
jeokgo sitda
Common phrase with this word: 적고 싶다
적고 있다.
jeokgo ingda
Common phrase with this word: 적고 있다
잘 적다.
jal jeokda
Common phrase with this word: 잘 적다
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