English–Korean

“throw” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationteonjida

Example

그는 공을 던졌다.keu neun kong eul teon jeot tta

He threw the ball.

Illustration for 던지다 (throw)

How to say “throw” in Korean

“Throw” in Korean is 던지다 (teonjida).

Making something leave the hand or tool and travel outward, including an idea or emotion sent to another person.

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

Example sentences with 던지다

아이가 놀이터에서 모래를 던졌다.a i ga no ri teo e seo mo rae reul teon jeot tta

The child threw sand while at the playground.

Tips for using 던지다

  • A useful clue is to picture an invisible object such as a question being sent across to another person, even when nothing physical moves.

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