Korean Conversation · Level 281
15 words
Korean word
이겨내다
Pronunciation
Romanizationigyeonaeda
Meaning
- verbovercome
Example
힘든 시기를 이겨내고 있어요.him deun si gi reul i gyeo nae go i sseo yo
I'm getting through a difficult time.
More examples
친구의 도움으로 그 시련을 이겨냈어요.chin gu ui to u meu ro keu si ryeo neul i gyeo nae sseo yo
With the help of a friend, I overcame that ordeal.
Core concept
A long struggle is treated like an opponent that is eventually defeated.
Common phrases
시련을 이겨내다si ryeo neul i gyeo nae da
overcome an ordeal
슬픔을 이겨내다seul peu meul i gyeo nae da
overcome sadness
Similar words
극복하다keukppokada: Overcoming a problem or obstacle so that life or progress can return to normal.
버티다peotida: Holding out through a hard situation until a set time or endpoint.
이기다igida: Winning against an opponent or difficulty and ending up ahead.
Definition in Korean
시간이 걸리더라도 고통이나 문제를 참고 끝내 극복하는 뜻을 가진 동사si ga ni keol li deo ra do ko tong i na mun je reul cham go kkeun nae keuk ppo ka neun tteu seul ka jin tong sa
Word origin
The word combines the idea of winning with a construction that emphasizes carrying an action through to completion.
Usage tips
- This verb is used for overcoming personal difficulties or difficult conditions, not for physically moving across a boundary.