Korean word

벗어나다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpeoseonada

Meaning

  • verbgo against

Example

규정에서 벗어나면 벌점을 받을 수 있어요.kyu jeong e seo peo seo na myeon peol jeo meul pa deul ssu i sseo yo

If you go against the rules, you may get penalty points.

Illustration for 벗어나다 (go against)

More examples

이번 주말엔 일상에서 벗어나고 싶어요.i beon chu ma ren il sang e seo peo seo na go si peo yo

I want to escape from everyday life this weekend.

Core concept

Moving outside a set boundary, rule, or situation instead of staying within it.

Common phrases

  • 일상에서 벗어나다il sang e seo peo seo na da

    escape from everyday life

  • 기대에서 벗어나다ki dae e seo peo seo na da

    deviate from expectations

Similar words

나가다nagada: Leave a place by moving from inside it to the outside.
빠져나오다ppajeonaoda: Get free from an enclosed place, situation, or gathering and come out.
벗다peottta: Remove clothing or an accessory that is being worn.
어긋나다eogeunnada: Fail to line up or match as expected.

Definition in Korean

정해진 범위나 기준에서 벗어나 그 밖으로 나오다.cheong hae jin peo mwi na ki ju ne seo peo seo na keu pa kkeu ro na o da

Word origin

The word combines the ideas of getting free or taking something off and coming out, creating the image of leaving a boundary.

Usage tips

  • English go against often suggests opposing someone, while this verb often describes failing to stay within a rule, limit, or expected path.

Other meanings

  • escapeverb

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