Korean word

도망치다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtomangchida

Meaning

  • verbrun away

Example

그는 경찰을 보고 도망쳤다.keu neun kyeong cha reul po go to mang cheot tta

He ran away when he saw the police.

Illustration for 도망치다 (run away)

More examples

수업 중에 학생이 도망쳤다.su eop chung e hak ssaeng i to mang cheot tta

The student ran away during class.

Core concept

A person quickly gets away or hides to avoid danger or responsibility.

Common phrases

  • 수업 중에 도망치다su eop chung e to mang chi da

    run away during class

  • 길거리에서 도망치다kil geo ri e seo to mang chi da

    run away on the street

Similar words

도망가다tomanggada: Move quickly away from a place to escape danger or pursuit.
숨다sumtta: Move out of sight or stay concealed to avoid being found.
달아나다taranada: Run quickly out of reach to avoid being caught.
피하다pihada: Change course or behavior to stay away from an unwanted person or situation.

Definition in Korean

위험이나 책임을 피하려고 급히 자리를 떠나거나 숨는 동사.wi heo mi na chae gi meul pi ha ryeo go keu pi cha ri reul tteo na geo na sum neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning escape with a verb-forming element, creating an active sense of fleeing.

Usage tips

  • It can describe evading responsibility as well as escaping physical danger, so the context may be figurative.

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