생기다

Meanings

be formed; come into beingFor something that did not exist to come into existence.
obtain; getFor something that was not owned by someone to come to be owned by him/her.
occur; take placeFor an incident, matter, trouble, etc., to happen.
lookFor someone or something to have a certain appearance.

Other Words Spelled the Same (1)

생기다 · auxiliary verb

saengidaAn auxiliary adjective used when reaching a negative situation mentioned in the preceding statement.

Examples from Lessons (3)

고마운 마음 이 생기면 고마워 라고 해.
When you feel grateful, say thank you.
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오늘 친구 가 생겨서 기분 도 아주 좋아.
I feel very happy because I made a friend today.
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고마운 일 이 생기면 감사합니다 라고 말해요.
When something they are grateful for happens, they say thank you.
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Grammar in These Examples

-(으)면Level 3If, When -아/어서Level 2Because of, therefore -아/어Level 1Informal ending -ㅂ/습니다Level 1Formal polite ending