Korean Word of the Day
버리다
beo-RI-da • verb — 30th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to throw away; to discard; to get rid of something
Examples
- 쓰레기를 버리세요.
(Please throw away the trash.) - 이 상자는 이제 버려도 돼요.
(You can throw away this box now.) - 낡은 옷을 버리고 새 옷을 샀어요.
(I threw away the old clothes and bought new ones.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 주워 담다
- 줍다
This word is very common in everyday Korean when talking about throwing something away, especially trash or unwanted items. It can also appear in figurative expressions like letting go of a feeling or habit.
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