그는 겁나한 성격 탓에 앞에 나서기를 꺼려한다.
He is reluctant to step forward due to his cowardly nature.
Korean
꺼리다
꺼리다
Meaning: to avoid; to hesitate; to be reluctant
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Verb inflections
| Form | Inflected form |
|---|---|
| Base | 꺼리다 |
| Present | 꺼린다 |
| Polite | 꺼려요 |
| Formal | 꺼립니다 |
| Past | 꺼렸다 |
| Past + Polite | 꺼렸어요 |
| Guess + Polite | 꺼리겠어요 |
| Connective | 꺼리고 |
| Conditional | 꺼리면 |
| Volitional | 꺼리자 |
| Imperative | 꺼려라 |
| Imperative + Polite | 꺼리세요 |
| Attributive | 꺼리는 / 꺼린 / 꺼릴 |
Example sentences
He hesitated to tell the truth.
그는 대인기피증 때문에 외출을 꺼린다.
He is reluctant to go out because of social phobia.
Usage Notes
Used when one avoids something or feels uncomfortable doing it because of potential negative consequences.
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