버리다 vs 내다
Korean word comparison
Listen to 버리다
Listen to 내다
| 버리다 | 내다 |
|---|---|
beo-RI-da verb | nae-da verb |
| to throw away; to discard; to get rid of something | to throw something away; to get rid of something |
How they differ
내다 is a broader and more everyday word than 버리다 when used with trash or unwanted items. It often focuses on the act of putting something out or away for disposal, while 버리다 more strongly emphasizes discarding it as no longer needed.
When to use each
When to use 버리다: Use 버리다 when you want to clearly express that something is being discarded or abandoned as useless or unwanted.
When to use 내다: Use 내다 when you are talking casually about taking out trash or disposing of something in a practical, everyday way.
Side-by-side examples
- 이 오래된 신발은 버려야겠어.
(I guess I should throw away these old shoes.) - 이 오래된 신발은 내야겠어.
(I guess I should get rid of these old shoes.)
Register & nuance: 내다 is more colloquial and common in everyday speech, especially in the sense of disposing of trash.