Korean word

뛰어나가다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttwieonagada

Meaning

  • verbrun out

Example

문이 열리자 강아지가 갑자기 뛰어나갔다.mu ni yeol li ja kang a ji ga kap jja gi ttwi eo na gat tta

When the door opened, the puppy suddenly ran out.

Illustration for 뛰어나가다 (run out)

More examples

아이들이 문이 열리자 모두 밖으로 뛰어나갔다.a i deu ri mu ni yeol li ja mo du pa kkeu ro ttwi eo na gat tta

The children all ran outside as soon as the door opened.

Core concept

A sudden burst from inside to outside, with the body moving quickly.

Common phrases

  • 문 밖으로 뛰어나가다mun pa kkeu ro ttwi eo na ga da

    run outside through the door

  • 길로 뛰어나가다kil lo ttwi eo na ga da

    run out onto the road

Similar words

튀어나가다twieonagada: A person or animal bursts out into the open without warning.
뛰쳐나가다ttwicheonagada: A person or animal bolts outside in sudden alarm.
달려나가다tallyeonagada: A person or animal runs outside quickly to accomplish a goal.
나가다nagada: Leaving a place means moving from inside it to the outside.

Definition in Korean

갑자기 또는 급하게 안에서 밖으로 뛰어나가는 동작을 나타내는 동사.kap jja gi tto neun keu pa ge a ne seo pa kkeu ro ttwi eo na ga neun tong ja geul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb combines 뛰어 (ttwieo, "running") with 나가다 (nagada, "go out"), linking quick movement to outward direction.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, run out can also mean use up a supply, but this verb describes a person or animal moving outside quickly.

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