Korean Words with Many Meanings

고르다

goreuda

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To single one out from many — choosing, but also evening things out so they are smooth and balanced.

Sense	Example
to choose, pick	마음에 드는 옷을 골랐어요. maeume deuneun oseul gollasseoyo. I picked the clothes I liked.
to sort out, pick through	좋은 콩만 골라냈어요. joeun kongman gollanaesseoyo. I picked out only the good beans.
to even out, make level/smooth	땅을 고르게 골랐어요. ttangeul goreuge gollasseoyo. I leveled the ground evenly.
to steady, regulate (breath)	잠시 숨을 골랐어요. jamsi sumeul gollasseoyo. I caught my breath for a moment.
(weather/condition) to be even, settled	요즘 날씨가 고르지 않아요. yojeum nalssiga goreuji anayo. The weather is unsettled these days.

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