거부하다
Meaning: to refuse; to reject; to decline
What does 거부하다 mean?
거부하다 [geobuhada] is a verb meaning "to refuse; to reject; to decline". It is rated B2 on the CEFR scale, which means upper-intermediate — appears in news and discussion. 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 거부하다 [geobuhada] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
그러나 판매자 측은 제품 사용 흔적이 있다는 이유로 환불을 거부한 반면에, 소비자는 배송 당시부터 결함이 존재하였음을 증명하는 사진을 제출하였다.
However, while the seller refused the refund on the grounds that there were traces of product use, the consumer submitted photos proving that the defect existed from the time of delivery.
📚 From 법률, 계약
How to Use 거부하다 in Conversation
As a verb, 거부하다 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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