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Korean expression

고른

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What does 고른 mean?

고른 means "The people who chose this team." in Korean.

How it works here

고른 modifies 사람, meaning people who selected this team.

Dictionary form

고르다

To choose one person or thing from several options.

고른 is the attributive form of 고르다 (to choose), modifying 사람. It suggests selecting one from several options.

When it's used

Used to discuss the basis for a choice or ask which option someone selected.

The line

그러면 여기 팀 고른 사람은 뭐가 좋은 거야? 그 팀이 이기면?

So, what’s good about the people who picked this team? If that team wins?

A conversational question examining what someone gains from choosing a team.

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More examples

  1. 저는 메뉴판을 보고 가장 싼 걸 골랐어요.

    I looked at the menu and chose the cheapest item.

  2. 여럿 중에서 발표자를 한 명 골라 보세요.

    Choose one presenter from among the group.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

고른

그러면 여기 팀 고른 사람은 뭐가 좋은 거야? 그 팀이 이기면?

  • In a state that is smooth, with no uneven high and low points
  • To choose one person or thing from several options
  • In a state where the voice or breathing stays steady and even
  • In a state where several numbers or sizes are balanced equally
Show the answer

To choose one person or thing from several options

고른 is the attributive form of 고르다 (to choose), modifying 사람. It suggests selecting one from several options.

Other words in this line

그러면
Then; in that case
여기
Here
팀
Team
사람
Person
뭐
What
좋다
To be good
이기다
To win

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