태운

This is the 4333rd most frequent Korean word.

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태운

"태운" is the past tense of "태우다," which means "burned" or "gave a ride" depending on context.


The word '태운' here is derived from the verb '태우다,' meaning 'to give a ride.' It is used in the past tense.

나는 그를 차에 태웠다.

I gave him a ride in the car.


In this sentence, '태운' is derived from the same verb '태우다,' meaning 'to burn,' and it describes an action of burning something.

그는 불로 무엇인가를 태운 것 같다.

It seems that he burned something with fire.


Here, '태운' is used adjectivally, describing a person who has burned something.

태운 사람이 그 일을 책임져야 한다.

The person who burned something must take responsibility for that.