들이다

Meanings

let someone in; allow someone inTo have someone come inside.
let inTo have a star, light, etc., reach a certain range.
get; adoptTo allow someone who is not one's family member to stay at one's place.
sendTo allow someone to become a new member of a group or organization.
bring inTo carry something inside from outside.

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get; adoptTo have someone as a new family member.
hireTo hire someone to take care of one's household chores.
dye; colorTo dye something a specific color.
invest; spendTo invest effort, labor, time, money, etc., to achieve something.
get interested inTo start to have fun in something or become attached to someone.

Examples from Lessons (3)

오해 가 없도록 정확하게 보고하는 습관 을 들이세요.
Get into the habit of reporting accurately to avoid any misunderstandings.
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문단 마다 중심 내용 을 요약하는 습관 을 들이는 것 도 좋은 방법 입니다.
Developing the habit of summarizing the main points for each paragraph is also a good method.
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오랜 시간 정성 을 들여서 발효시킨 거 라 깊은 맛 이 나는 게 특징 이지.
They are characterized by a deep flavor because they've been fermented with a lot of time and care.
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Grammar in These Examples

-(으)시-Level 3Honorific marker -는/ㄹLevel 1Verb noun modifier -요FoundationsPoliteness marker -는 것Level 2Thing of -ing