English–Korean
“give up” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpogihada
Example
문제가 너무 어려워서 포기했어.mun je ga neo mu eo ryeo wo seo po gi hae sseo
The problem was too difficult, so I gave up.
How to say “give up” in Korean
“Give up” in Korean is 포기하다 (pogihada).
A goal, plan, or expectation is set aside instead of being pursued to the end.
Example sentences with 포기하다
오랜 꿈을 포기하지 않았다.o raen kku meul po gi ha ji a nat tta
I did not give up on my long-held dream.
Tips for using 포기하다
- Abandon can sound formal or dramatic in English, while this verb is an ordinary choice in everyday Korean conversation.