Korean Conversation · Level 288
15 words
Korean word
사퇴하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationsatoehada
Meaning
- verbresign
Example
그는 회장직에서 사퇴했다.keu neun hoe jang ji ge seo sa toe haet tta
He resigned as chairman.
More examples
비리 의혹으로 국회의원이 사퇴했다.pi ri ui ho geu ro ku koe ui wo ni sa toe haet tta
The lawmaker resigned over corruption allegations.
Core concept
A person chooses to leave an official position and give up its duties.
Common phrases
부적절한 발언으로 사퇴하다pu jeok jjeol han pa reo neu ro sa toe ha da
resign over inappropriate remarks
선거 직후 사퇴하다seon geo chi ku sa toe ha da
resign immediately after the election
책임을 지고 사퇴하다chae gi meul chi go sa toe ha da
resign to take responsibility
Similar words
사표를 내다sapyoreul naeda: Hand in a written statement that formally announces a resignation.
사임하다saimhada: Give up a role or office by ending the work and duties connected with it.
물러나다mulleonada: Move away from a workplace or withdraw from a position of responsibility.
그만두다keumanduda: Bring regular work or another ongoing activity to an end.
Definition in Korean
직책이나 공적 자리에서 스스로 물러나 그 직무를 그만두는 것을 이르는 말.chik chae gi na kong jeok cha ri e seo seu seu ro mul leo na keu ching mu reul keu man du neun keo seul i reu neun mal
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound pairs sa, meaning to leave or decline, with toe, meaning to withdraw, creating the idea of stepping away from a position.
Usage tips
- This is a formal word for leaving a public role, so it fits officials, leaders, and candidates better than ordinary refusals in conversation.