English–Korean
“giving up” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationpogi
Example
그는 쉽게 포기하지 않아요.keu neun swip kke po gi ha ji a na yo
He doesn't give up easily.
How to say “giving up” in Korean
“Giving up” in Korean is 포기 (pogi).
A hoped-for result is left behind rather than pursued to the end.
Example sentences with 포기
그는 결국 포기 의사를 밝혔다.keu neun kyeol guk po gi ui sa reul pal kyeot tta
He eventually announced his intention to give up.
Tips for using 포기
- The word can sound stronger than simply stopping, because it often suggests that the person has given up on success, a plan, or a hope.