되돌리다
Meaning: to reverse, to turn back
What does 되돌리다 mean?
되돌리다 [doedolrida] is a verb meaning "to reverse, to turn back". It is rated B1 on the CEFR scale, which means intermediate — used in social and travel situations. This word appears across 1 Lexibeom card pack, making it a high-utility vocabulary item for everyday Korean.
Example Sentences (1)
Here are real-life sentences where 되돌리다 [doedolrida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
지금 당장 행동하지 않으면 되돌리기 어렵다고 경고하고 있어요.
They warn that if we don't act now, it will be hard to reverse.
📚 From 환경, 과학
How to Use 되돌리다 in Conversation
As a verb, 되돌리다 requires conjugation. The dictionary form ends in 다, but you will rarely use this form in speech — instead, conjugate based on politeness (요 for polite, 습니다 for formal, plain stem for casual) and tense (past, present, future). Learn this verb together with its three conjugated forms for maximum fluency.
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