English–Korean

“escape” in Korean

Korean

Also탈출 (talchul) · 탈출하다 (talchulhada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtomang

Example

그는 도망갔다.keu neun to mang gat tta

He escaped.

Illustration for 도망 (escape)

How to say “escape” in Korean

“Escape” in Korean is 도망 (tomang).

Someone slips away or hides to avoid being caught.

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

Example sentences with 도망

도망 중인 사람이 잡혔다.to mang chung in sa ra mi cha pyeot tta

A person on the run was caught.

Tips for using 도망

  • Unlike the broad English word escape, this noun often suggests getting away from pursuit or capture rather than simply leaving a place.

Other Korean words for “escape”

지진 때문에 사람들이 탈출을 시도했다.chi jin ttae mu ne sa ram deu ri tal chu reul si do haet tta

Because of the earthquake, people tried to escape.

우리는 불에서 탈출했다.u ri neun pu re seo tal chul haet tta

We escaped from the fire.

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