Korean word

거부하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeobuhada

Meaning

  • verbreject

Example

그 서비스 약관을 거부했습니다.keu seo bi seu yak kkwa neul keo bu haet sseum ni da

I rejected the terms of service.

Illustration for 거부하다 (reject)

More examples

회의에서 그는 제안을 거부했다.hoe ui e seo keu neun che a neul keo bu haet tta

At the meeting, he rejected the proposal.

Core concept

A firm decision not to accept a request, proposal, or set of terms.

Common phrases

  • 초대를 거부하다cho dae reul keo bu ha da

    reject an invitation

  • 전화 수신을 거부하다cheon hwa su si neul keo bu ha da

    reject incoming calls

  • 요구를 거부하다yo gu reul keo bu ha da

    reject a demand

Similar words

거절하다keojeolhada: Clearly say or show that a request, offer, or invitation will not be accepted.
무시하다musihada: Deliberately give no attention or response to a person, message, or issue.
부인하다puinhada: State that an accusation or claim is untrue and reject it as fact.
반대하다pandaehada: Take a position against another person's idea, plan, or policy.

Definition in Korean

요청이나 제안 등을 받아들이지 않고 거절하는 뜻의 동사.yo cheong i na che an teung eul pa da deu ri ji an ko keo jeol ha neun tteu sui tong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 거부 (geobu, "rejection") combines with 하다 (hada, "to do") to form a verb meaning to reject.

Usage tips

  • This verb often suits firm or official refusals, especially when someone declines proposed terms, rules, or a formal request.

Other meanings

  • refuseverb

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