Korean word

보호하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationpohohada

Meaning

  • verbprotect

Example

아이를 보호해주세요.a i reul po ho hae ju se yo

Please protect the child.

Illustration for 보호하다 (protect)

More examples

개인 정보를 보호하려면 비밀번호를 자주 변경하세요.kae in cheong bo reul po ho ha ryeo myeon pi mil beon ho reul cha ju pyeon gyeong ha se yo

To protect personal information, change your password frequently.

Core concept

Keeping a person, thing, right, or environment safe from outside harm while maintaining its condition.

Common phrases

  • 피해자를 보호하다pi hae ja reul po ho ha da

    protect a victim

  • 법으로 보호하다peo beu ro po ho ha da

    protect by law

  • 개인 정보를 보호하다kae in cheong bo reul po ho ha da

    protect personal information

Similar words

지키다chikida: Makes sure someone or something stays safe through watchful care.
지켜주다chikyeojuda: Stands by a person in need and helps keep danger or harm away.
돌보다tolboda: Looks after a person's or animal's daily needs and well-being.
막다maktta: Prevents something from getting through or taking place.

Definition in Korean

사람·물건·권리·환경 등 대상을 외부의 해로부터 안전하게 지키고 보전하는 동사.sa ram mul geon kwol li hwan gyeong teung tae sang eul oe bu ui hae ro bu teo an jeon ha ge chi ki go po jeon ha neun tong sa

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean noun meaning protection with the common verb-forming element meaning to do, creating a verb for protecting.

Usage tips

  • Its direct-object use helps learners state clearly who or what receives protection, rather than leaving the target implied.

Other meanings

  • preserveverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 보호자pohojaguardiannoun
  • 보호구pohoguprotective gearnoun
  • 보호막pohomakprotective barriernoun

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