English–Korean

“step back” in Korean

Korean

Also물러서다 (mulleoseoda)

Pronunciation

Romanizationmulleonada

Example

위험하니까 조금 물러나세요.wi heom ha ni kka cho geum mul leo na se yo

It's dangerous, so please step back a little.

Illustration for 물러나다 (step back)

How to say “step back” in Korean

“Step back” in Korean is 물러나다 (mulleonada).

Creating space by going back, with the same idea extending to giving up a duty or position.

Full entry for 물러나다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 물러나다

그는 부정 문제로 직책에서 물러났다.keu neun pu jeong mun je ro chik chae ge seo mul leo nat tta

He resigned from his position because of an issue involving wrongdoing.

Tips for using 물러나다

  • The word is useful in safety instructions and workplace discussions because the setting shows whether the withdrawal is physical or connected with a role.

Other Korean words for “step back”

위험하니까 물러서 주세요.wi heom ha ni kka mul leo seo chu se yo

It's dangerous, so please step back.

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