Korean word

방지하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpangjihada

Meaning

  • verbprevent

Example

화재를 방지하려면 전기제품을 점검하세요.hwa jae reul pang ji ha ryeo myeon cheon gi je pu meul cheom geom ha se yo

To prevent fires, check electrical appliances.

Illustration for 방지하다 (prevent)

More examples

사고를 방지하려면 안전벨트를 착용하세요.sa go reul pang ji ha ryeo myeon an jeon bel teu reul cha gyong ha se yo

To prevent accidents, wear a seat belt.

Core concept

A planned barrier stops an unwanted event before it can happen.

Common phrases

  • 사고를 방지하다sa go reul pang ji ha da

    prevent accidents

  • 부상을 방지하다pu sang eul pang ji ha da

    prevent injuries

  • 감염을 방지하다ka myeo meul pang ji ha da

    prevent infections

Similar words

예방하다yebanghada: Using early care or preparation to lower the risk of disease or accidents.
피하다pihada: Changing course or behavior to avoid contact with something unwanted.
막다maktta: Blocking a path or movement so that something cannot pass or continue.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이 생기지 않도록 미리 조치하여 막다.eo tteon i ri saeng gi ji an to rok mi ri cho chi ha yeo mak tta

Word origin

The verb combines a Sino-Korean element meaning prevention with a productive Korean verb-forming element, creating an action word for stopping something in advance.

Usage tips

  • Unlike prohibit, which means officially forbid something, this word focuses on keeping an event or problem from happening.

Opposites

Related words

  • 방지pangjipreventionnoun
  • 방지책pangjichaekpreventive measurenoun
  • 방지장치pangjijangchiprevention devicenoun

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