Korean

하다

거부하다
Meaning: to refuse; to reject
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base 거부하다
Present 거부한다
Polite 거부해요
Formal 거부합니다
Past 거부했다
Past + Polite 거부했어요
Guess + Polite 거부하겠어요
Connective 거부하고
Conditional 거부하면
Volitional 거부하자
Imperative 거부해라
Imperative + Polite 거부하세요
Attributive 거부하는 / 거부한 / 거부할

Handwriting

拒
否

Example sentences

He flatly refused the proposal.
그녀는 거부할 수 없는 마성의 매력을 가지고 있다.
She has an irresistible, fatal charm.
피의자는 경찰 조사에서 자신의 혐의를 완강히 부인하며 진술을 거부했다.
The suspect strongly denied the charges and refused to make a statement during the police investigation.

Usage Notes

A formal term for refusing or rejecting an offer, request, or suggestion.

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