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견디다 meaning and pronunciation

gyeondida · bear; stand; endure

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 64366
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 견디다, 견디어, 견디여, 견딤니다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    힘들거나 어려운 것을 참고 버티어 살아 나가다.

    English: bear; stand; endure — To endure and go through something difficult or painful.

    Examples

    • 견디기 어렵다.
    • 견디기 힘들다.
    • 갈증을 견디다.
    • 겨울을 견디다.
    • 고독을 견디다.
    • 고생을 견디다.
  2. 2.

    물건 등이 열이나 압력 등을 받으면서도 원래의 상태를 유지하다.

    English: bear; stand; be proof against — For an object to maintain its state or shape against heat, pressure, etc.

    Examples

    • 눈보라를 견디다.
    • 더위를 견디다.
    • 무게를 견디다.
    • 바람을 견디다.
    • 변화를 견디다.
    • 세월을 견디다.
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