만들다
mandeulda[ma̠ndɯɭda̠]
To make in Korean is 만들다 (mandeulda).
The verb 만들다 means to produce.
Meaning: to produce (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
Different forms of the verb serve different grammatical functions. The conjugated form 만드는 can be used as an adjective meaning "making", and the form 만들기 can be used as a noun meaning "making".
How do you pronounce it?
mandeulda
Did you know?
- When referring to 'making' a mistake, Korean does not use 만들다 but uses a different verb meaning 'to do' or 'to commit'.
- In many regional dialects outside of Seoul, you might hear the word 맹글다 used instead of the standard 만들다 to mean 'to make'.
- The verb 만들다 can be used transitively to mean 'to cause' someone to be in a certain state, such as making someone a fool.
Examples in context
- 친구를 만들다To make friendsThis sentence is useful for showing how to say "to make friends" using 만들다.
- 종이 비행기를 만들다To make a paper airplaneThis sentence is useful for showing how to say "to make a paper airplane" using 만들다.
- 제가 만든 케이크 맛있어요.The cake that I made is delicious.
- 그 회사에서는 창조적인 생각을 만들어내는 사람을 찾고 있습니다.The company is looking for people who can generate creative ideas.
- 음식을 만들어요.I'm making food.
- 이번 주말에는 케이크를 만들 거예요.I'm going to make a cake this weekend.
- 케이크를 만들다.keikeureul mandeulda.To make a cake.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 만들다, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
