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예방하다 meaning and pronunciation
yebanghada · prevent
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Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 14139Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 예ː방하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
병이나 사고 등이 생기지 않도록 미리 막다.
English: prevent — To take precautionary measures to prevent a disease, accident, etc.
Examples
- 감기를 예방하다.
- 교통사고를 예방하다.
- 산불을 예방하다.
- 암을 예방하다.
- 전염병을 예방하다.
- 손을 자주 씻는 습관은 전염병을 예방하는 데 큰 도움이 된다.
- Origin
- 豫防하다
- Categories
- 정치와 행정 > 사법 및 치안 행위
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