B2 verb Neutral

이탈하다

i.tʰal.ɦa.da

To break away from a group, path, duty, or a predetermined position. It implies deviating from what is expected or normal.

Examples

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1

그는 조직의 규칙에서 이탈하여 독자적으로 행동했다.

He broke away from the organization's rules and acted independently.

2

청소년들이 학교를 이탈하지 않도록 지원해야 한다.

We must support teenagers so they do not drop out of (deviate from) school.

3

위성은 궤도를 이탈하여 우주 공간으로 사라졌다.

The satellite deviated from its orbit and disappeared into space.

Word Family

Noun
이탈
Verb
이탈하다
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Memory Tip

I (separate) + Tal (escape) = To escape and separate.

Quick Quiz

운전 중 내비게이션이 '____ 하였습니다'라고 안내했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경로 이탈

Examples

1

그는 조직의 규칙에서 이탈하여 독자적으로 행동했다.

everyday

He broke away from the organization's rules and acted independently.

2

청소년들이 학교를 이탈하지 않도록 지원해야 한다.

formal

We must support teenagers so they do not drop out of (deviate from) school.

3

위성은 궤도를 이탈하여 우주 공간으로 사라졌다.

academic

The satellite deviated from its orbit and disappeared into space.

4

많은 고객이 경쟁사로 이탈하고 있는 상황입니다.

business

Many customers are currently defecting to competitors.

5

대열에서 이탈하지 말고 잘 따라와.

informal

Don't break from the line and follow closely.

Word Family

Noun
이탈
Verb
이탈하다

Common Collocations

궤도를 이탈하다 to deviate from an orbit
대열을 이탈하다 to break from the ranks/line
경로를 이탈하다 to go off course
근무지를 이탈하다 to leave one's post/workplace without permission
조직을 이탈하다 to leave/break away from an organization

Common Phrases

경로 이탈

off-course (often used in GPS)

학교 이탈

dropping out of school

고객 이탈

customer churn/defection

Often Confused With

이탈하다 vs 탈퇴하다

탈퇴하다 is to formally leave a club or group, while 이탈하다 implies a more physical or metaphorical 'breaking away' from a path or duty.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in GPS navigation ('경로를 이탈하였습니다') and social issues like 'school dropouts'.

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Common Mistakes

Do not use for just 'leaving' a room; it implies leaving a 'path' or 'group'.

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Memory Tip

I (separate) + Tal (escape) = To escape and separate.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '離' (separate) and '脫' (escape/take off).

Grammar Patterns

~에서 이탈하다 ~을/를 이탈하다
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Cultural Context

Used in military contexts for leaving a post without permission (무단 이탈).

Quick Quiz

운전 중 내비게이션이 '____ 하였습니다'라고 안내했다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 경로 이탈

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