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Korean expression

버려

Said by SUNGHOON (ENHYPEN)

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What does 버려 mean?

버려 means "throw it away" in Korean.

How it works here

Here, ‘버리다’ means to remove or dispose of something unnecessary. It is understood as an instruction concerning the previously mentioned object.

Dictionary form

버리다

Here, to throw away trash or something unnecessary

The imperative form ‘버려’ of ‘버리다’ is very natural in everyday conversation. In polite settings, a softer expression may be used. It differs from expressions such as ‘버려두다’ (to leave something).

When it's used

Used when sorting out unnecessary objects, trash, or leftovers and telling someone how to dispose of them.

The line

버려 이거는

Throw this away.

Said while organizing a home and telling someone to dispose of an unnecessary object.

Scene from “EP.1 버려진 자의 방 | Knight Of Blood Moon | ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) ‘EN-O’CLOCK SPIN OFF’” · Channel: ENHYPEN Watch on YouTube

More examples

  1. 더 이상 안 쓰는 종이는 버려.

    Throw away the paper you no longer use.

  2. 상한 음식은 바로 버려야 해요.

    You should throw away spoiled food right away.

Quick check

What does this mean here?

버려

버려 이거는

  • Using ‘버리다’ to mean repairing something old.
  • Using ‘버리다’ to mean secretly taking someone else’s property.
  • Using ‘버리다’ to mean repeatedly adding useless words.
  • Using ‘버리다’ to mean disposing of trash or something unnecessary.
Show the answer

Using ‘버리다’ to mean disposing of trash or something unnecessary.

The imperative form ‘버려’ of ‘버리다’ is very natural in everyday conversation. In polite settings, a softer expression may be used. It differs from expressions such as ‘버려두다’ (to leave something).

Other words in this line

이거
This thing

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