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15 words
Korean word
피하다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpihada
Meaning
- verbavoid
Example
그는 나를 피했다.keu neun na reul pi haet tta
He avoided me.
More examples
그는 문제를 피하지 않고 직접 해결했다.keu neun mun je reul pi ha ji an ko chik jjeop hae gyeol haet tta
He solved the problem directly instead of avoiding it.
Core concept
Changing course or behavior to keep away from an unwanted person or situation.
Common phrases
시선을 피하다si seo neul pi ha da
avoid eye contact
약속을 피하다yak sso geul pi ha da
avoid appointments
위험을 피하다wi heo meul pi ha da
avoid danger
Similar words
비키다pikida: Shifting aside so that a person or object no longer blocks a path or space.
면하다myeonhada: Being spared an unpleasant consequence, such as blame, punishment, or responsibility.
회피하다hoepihada: Intentionally avoiding responsibility or a question in a formal and deliberate way.
피신하다pisinhada: Going to a safe place to avoid harm from danger or disaster.
Definition in Korean
불쾌하거나 원하지 않는 사람이나 상황을 만나지 않기 위해 행동이나 태도를 바꿔 접촉을 피하는 동사.pul kwae ha geo na won ha ji an neun sa ra mi na sang hwang eul man na ji an ki wi hae haeng dong i na tae do reul pa kkwo cheop cho geul pi ha neun tong sa
Word origin
The word is conventionally formed from 피 (pi, "avoid") and 하다 (hada, "do"), which helps connect its form with the act of avoiding or evading.
Usage tips
- In everyday Korean, the direct object can be a person, a question, or a route, making this verb useful for both social situations and practical choices.