Korean word

뛰어내리다

Pronunciation

Romanizationttwieonaerida

Meaning

  • verbjump off

Example

그는 다리에서 뛰어내렸다.keu neun ta ri e seo ttwi eo nae ryeot tta

He jumped off the bridge.

Illustration for 뛰어내리다 (jump off)

More examples

그는 차에서 급히 뛰어내렸다.keu neun cha e seo keu pi ttwi eo nae ryeot tta

He quickly jumped out of the car.

Core concept

A deliberate leap from a high place down to a lower one.

Common phrases

  • 차에서 뛰어내리다cha e seo ttwi eo nae ri da

    jump out of the car

  • 수영장에서 뛰어내리다su yeong jang e seo ttwi eo nae ri da

    jump down at the swimming pool

Similar words

떨어지다tteoreojida: Dropping through the air after losing support or balance unexpectedly.
내려가다naeryeogada: Going downward from a higher position, place, or level.
뛰어내다ttwieonaeda: Jumping downward through the air with forceful leg movement.

Definition in Korean

높은 곳에서 몸을 앞으로 내밀거나 발로 힘을 주어 아래로 뛰어 내려가는 동사no peun ko se seo mo meul a peu ro nae mil geo na pal lo hi meul chu eo a rae ro ttwi eo nae ryeo ga neun tong sa

Word origin

This compound joins the idea of jumping with the verb for moving downward, connecting a forceful leap with descent.

Usage tips

  • The word usually presents the downward movement as a chosen action, so it contrasts with descriptions of someone falling by accident or losing balance.

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