부인하다
To state that something is not true or to refuse to admit a fact or responsibility. Commonly used in legal or official contexts to deny allegations.
Examples
3 of 5피고인은 범행 현장에 있었다는 사실을 부인했다.
The defendant denied the fact that he was at the crime scene.
정부는 경제 위기설을 공식적으로 부인했다.
The government officially denied rumors of an economic crisis.
회사는 기밀 유출 의혹을 부인하고 있습니다.
The company is denying allegations of a leak of confidential information.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Boo-in' as saying 'Boo!' to an 'In'-correct statement.
Quick Quiz
정치인은 뇌물 수수 의혹을 전면 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부인했다
Examples
피고인은 범행 현장에 있었다는 사실을 부인했다.
academicThe defendant denied the fact that he was at the crime scene.
정부는 경제 위기설을 공식적으로 부인했다.
formalThe government officially denied rumors of an economic crisis.
회사는 기밀 유출 의혹을 부인하고 있습니다.
businessThe company is denying allegations of a leak of confidential information.
끝까지 부인한다고 해결될 문제가 아니야.
informalDenying it until the end won't solve the problem.
누구도 그녀의 업적을 부인할 수 없다.
everydayNo one can deny her achievements.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
부인할 수 없는 사실
undeniable fact
혐의 부인
denial of charges
공식 부인
official denial
Often Confused With
거절하다 means to refuse a request or offer, while 부인하다 means to deny that a statement is true.
Usage Notes
Use in formal situations where truth or responsibility is being questioned.
Common Mistakes
Often confused with '부인' (wife). Context is key; if it's a verb, it means 'deny'.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Boo-in' as saying 'Boo!' to an 'In'-correct statement.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 否 (not) + 認 (recognize).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
정치인은 뇌물 수수 의혹을 전면 ( ).
Correct!
The correct answer is: 부인했다
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