B1 verb intermediate

떨어지다

[tteoleojida]

Meaning: to fail (an exam), to fall

What does 떨어지다 mean?

떨어지다 [tteoleojida] is a verb meaning "to fail (an exam), to fall". 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 떨어지다 [tteoleojida] appears naturally. Each example is taken from a Lexibeom learning card and reviewed by our AI pipeline.

정말 열심히 공부했는데 시험에 떨어졌어요.

I really studied hard but failed the exam.

📚 From 속담, 관용어

How to Use 떨어지다 in Conversation

As a verb, 떨어지다 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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