In Korean, the past tense is used to express actions or states that occurred in the past. The rules for forming the past tense in Korean vary depending on the type of verb and the verb stem ending. Let's delve into the different rules and provide examples:
1. Regular Verbs:
For regular verbs, the past tense is formed by attaching the "-았/었-" ("-at/eot-") ending to the verb stem. The choice between "-았-" ("-at-") and "-었-" ("-eot-") depends on the vowel sound of the verb stem's last syllable.
Examples:
* 가다 (gada) - to go
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