Korean

흘려보내다

흘려보내다
Meaning: to let flow away; to ignore; to let pass
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 흘려보내다
Present 흘려보낸다
Polite 흘려보내요
Formal 흘려보냅니다
Past 흘려보냈다
Past + Polite 흘려보냈어요
Guess + Polite 흘려보내겠어요
Connective 흘려보내고
Conditional 흘려보내면
Volitional 흘려보내자
Imperative 흘려보내라
Imperative + Polite 흘려보내세요
Attributive 흘려보내는 / 흘려보낸 / 흘려보낼

Example sentences

I decided to let the painful memories of the past flow away in the river now.
그는 모래 한 줌을 쥐었다가 손가락 사이로 흘려보냈다.
He took a handful of sand and let it slip through his fingers.

Usage Notes

Used when letting something (like liquid or time) flow or pass without interference, or when ignoring something heard.

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