이탈하다
To break away from a group, path, duty, or a predetermined position. It implies deviating from what is expected or normal.
Examples
3 of 5그는 조직의 규칙에서 이탈하여 독자적으로 행동했다.
He broke away from the organization's rules and acted independently.
청소년들이 학교를 이탈하지 않도록 지원해야 한다.
We must support teenagers so they do not drop out of (deviate from) school.
위성은 궤도를 이탈하여 우주 공간으로 사라졌다.
The satellite deviated from its orbit and disappeared into space.
Word Family
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
그는 조직의 규칙에서 이탈하여 독자적으로 행동했다.
everydayHe broke away from the organization's rules and acted independently.
청소년들이 학교를 이탈하지 않도록 지원해야 한다.
formalWe must support teenagers so they do not drop out of (deviate from) school.
위성은 궤도를 이탈하여 우주 공간으로 사라졌다.
academicThe satellite deviated from its orbit and disappeared into space.
많은 고객이 경쟁사로 이탈하고 있는 상황입니다.
businessMany customers are currently defecting to competitors.
대열에서 이탈하지 말고 잘 따라와.
informalDon't break from the line and follow closely.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
경로 이탈
off-course (often used in GPS)
학교 이탈
dropping out of school
고객 이탈
customer churn/defection
Often Confused With
탈퇴하다 is to formally leave a club or group, while 이탈하다 implies a more physical or metaphorical 'breaking away' from a path or duty.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in GPS navigation ('경로를 이탈하였습니다') and social issues like 'school dropouts'.
Common Mistakes
Do not use for just 'leaving' a room; it implies leaving a 'path' or 'group'.
Memory Tip
I (separate) + Tal (escape) = To escape and separate.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '離' (separate) and '脫' (escape/take off).
Grammar Patterns
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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