Korean

마다하다

마다하다
Meaning: to refuse; to reject; to decline
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 마다하다
Present 마다한다
Polite 마다해요
Formal 마다합니다
Past 마다했다
Past + Polite 마다했어요
Guess + Polite 마다하겠어요
Connective 마다하고
Conditional 마다하면
Volitional 마다하자
Imperative 마다해라
Imperative + Polite 마다하세요
Attributive 마다하는 / 마다한 / 마다할

Example sentences

He does not refuse any hard work.
그는 돈을 위해서라면 비굴도 마다하지 않았다.
He didn't mind being servile if it was for money.

Usage Notes

Used when someone rejects or expresses dislike for something. Often used with the negative form '마다하지 않다' (does not refuse) to emphasize willingness.

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