Korean word

견디다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeondida

Meaning

  • verbput up with

Example

무더위를 견디는 것은 쉽지 않아요.mu deo wi reul kyeon di neun keo seun swip jji a na yo

It's not easy to put up with the sweltering heat.

Illustration for 견디다 (put up with)

More examples

긴 줄을 서서도 끝까지 견디는 사람이 많아요.kin chu reul seo seo do kkeut kka ji kyeon di neun sa ra mi ma na yo

Many people keep standing in a long line until they reach the end.

Core concept

Staying strong through difficulty over time without giving way.

Common phrases

  • 긴 줄을 견디다kin chu reul kyeon di da

    endure a long line

  • 불편함을 견디다pul pyeon ha meul kyeon di da

    endure discomfort

  • 고난을 견디다ko na neul kyeon di da

    endure hardship

Similar words

버티다peotida: To stay in a difficult situation until a certain time or goal is reached.
참다chamtta: To hold back pain, feelings, or strong urges instead of showing or acting on them.
이겨내다igyeonaeda: To overcome a difficult problem or period after a long struggle.

Definition in Korean

어려움이나 스트레스를 일정 시간 동안 참고 끝까지 버티는 행위를 나타내는 동사.eo ryeo u mi na seu teu re seu reul il jeong si gan tong an cham go kkeut kka ji peo ti neun haeng wi reul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

견디다 (gyeondida, "to endure") is an old native Korean word that still means staying strong through hard times.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in daily talk because it covers getting through heat, pain, stress, and other hard experiences.

Other meanings

  • hold outverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 견뎌내다kyeondyeonaedapersevereverb

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