English–Korean

“avoid” in Korean

Korean

Also피하다 (pihada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeonhada

Example

그는 비난을 면하려고 거짓말을 했어요.keu neun pi na neul myeon ha ryeo go keo jin ma reul hae sseo yo

He lied to avoid criticism.

Illustration for 면하다 (avoid)

How to say “avoid” in Korean

“Avoid” in Korean is 면하다 (myeonhada).

An unfavorable result is kept away from someone, or someone manages to get beyond it.

Full entry for 면하다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 면하다

증거가 없어 그는 처벌을 면했다.cheung geo ga eop sseo keu neun cheo beo reul myeon haet tta

Because there was no evidence, he avoided punishment.

Tips for using 면하다

  • The word focuses on the consequence that is escaped, making it a useful choice when Korean writing centers on accountability rather than on physically avoiding a person or place.

Other Korean words for “avoid”

그는 나를 피했다.keu neun na reul pi haet tta

He avoided me.

“avoid” in other languages