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TOPIK 4verb

좌우하다

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좌우해요 · 좌우했어요 · 좌우할 거예요 · 좌우하세요

to determine, decide, sway (an outcome)

Example

첫인상이 면접 결과를 좌우할 수 있어요.

A first impression can decide the outcome of an interview.

Word parts

좌 left우 right

Literally 'left and right': steering something either way.