English–Korean
“shake off” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationppurichida
Example
그는 내 손을 뿌리쳤다.keu neun nae so neul ppu ri cheot tta
He brushed my hand away.
How to say “shake off” in Korean
“Shake off” in Korean is 뿌리치다 (ppurichida).
Breaking free from unwanted contact and, in related uses, firmly turning away an offer or request.
Example sentences with 뿌리치다
그는 달콤한 유혹을 뿌리쳤다.keu neun tal kom han yu ho geul ppu ri cheot tta
He resisted the sweet temptation.
Tips for using 뿌리치다
- For TOPIK reading, notice that the word may describe rejecting an idea or invitation while retaining the feeling of pushing it away.