English–Korean
“fail” in Korean
How to say “fail” in Korean
“Fail” in Korean is 망하다 (manghada).
A plan or effort collapses, leaving the intended result lost or useless.
Example sentences with 망하다
사업이 망해서 직원들이 걱정하고 있어.sa eo bi mang hae seo chi gwon deu ri keok jjeong ha go i sseo
The business failed, so the employees are worried.
Tips for using 망하다
- In casual speech, it can describe a disappointing day or small setback as well as a serious failure, so context shows how strong the judgment is.
Other Korean words for “fail”
시험에서 실패했어요.si heo me seo sil pae hae sseo yo
I failed the exam.