숙인

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The word "숙인" (sugin) is the past determiner form of the verb "숙이다" (sugida). Here's a breakdown of its meaning and usage:
Meaning of "숙이다" (sugida):

• To bow, to bend: This is the primary meaning. It refers to the action of lowering one's head or upper body. This can be done as a sign of respect, submission, or greeting.
• To lower, to lessen: It can also mean to reduce or weaken something like one's energy, force, or even stubbornness.

• It functions as an adjective describing the noun.*

• 고개를 숙이다 (gogaereul sugida): To bow one's head
• 머리를 숙이다 (meorireul sugida): To bow one's head
• 몸을 숙이다 (momeul sugida): To bend one's body
• 허리를 숙이다 (heorireul sugida): To bend one's waist, to bow
• 고집을 숙이다 (gojibeul sugida) To lessen the persistance.

• Causative form: "숙이다" is also the causative form derived from the verb "숙" (suk-, "to bend") with the addition of the causative suffix "-이-" (-i-).
• Context: As seen in one of the search results, the word "스몸비" (seumombi), a combination of "smartphone" and "zombie," describes people who walk around with their heads bowed down, looking at their smartphones. This shows a more contemporary usage related to the action of bowing the head.
• The word, "Sugin" can be a Korean girl's name.