1.

A word stem (the part that remains consistent)

2. A word ending (the part that gets conjugated)
In the dictionary, all word endings are 다 which must be conjugated according to use.
Conjugations happen differently depending on at least 4 criteria:
1. Sentence tense (past, present, future)
2. Politeness level (formal polite, informal polite, casual speech)
3. Passive and causative forms
4. Speech styles
Basic Conjugation Tip
Unlike in English, Korean verbs are always conjugated in the same manner, regardless of
subjects (first, second, third person) or number of people (I/we, he/them). Example:
이다 (to be) always conjugates to 이에요 in the informal polite style.
 I am American. = 나는 미국 사람 이에요.
 He is American. = 그는 미국 사람 이에요.
 They are Americans. = 그들은 미국 사람들 이에요.