English–Korean
“prevent” in Korean
How to say “prevent” in Korean
“Prevent” in Korean is 막다 (maktta).
Stopping something before it can pass or happen by putting up a barrier.
Example sentences with 막다
아이가 시끄러워서 귀를 막았다.a i ga si kkeu reo wo seo kwi reul ma gat tta
The child was so noisy that I covered my ears.
Tips for using 막다
- When the object is an illness, rumor, or problem, the verb describes stopping its spread or effects, so no physical barrier is required.
Other Korean words for “prevent”
화재를 방지하려면 전기제품을 점검하세요.hwa jae reul pang ji ha ryeo myeon cheon gi je pu meul cheom geom ha se yo
To prevent fires, check electrical appliances.
감기를 예방하려면 손을 자주 씻으세요.kam gi reul ye bang ha ryeo myeon so neul cha ju ssi seu se yo
To prevent colds, wash your hands often.