포기
Meaning: giving up
What does 포기 mean?
포기 [pogi] is a noun meaning "giving up". It is rated A2 on the CEFR scale, which means elementary — common in daily conversation. 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 포기 [pogi] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.
처음에는 5킬로도 못 뛰었는데, 포기 안 하길 잘했어요.
At first I couldn't even run 5 kilometers, but I'm glad I didn't give up.
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How to Use 포기 in Conversation
As a noun, 포기 can be the subject (with 이/가 particle) or object (with 을/를) of a sentence. Korean nouns do not change form for number or gender, so the same word covers singular and plural. Pay attention to the particle that follows — it shifts the entire meaning of the sentence.
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