거부하다
To refuse to accept, use, or believe something, or to decline a request or proposal.
Examples
3 of 5피실험자는 실험 참여를 거부할 권리가 있다.
The subject has the right to refuse participation in the experiment.
정부는 부당한 요구를 단호히 거부했습니다.
The government firmly refused the unjust demands.
고객이 카드 결제를 거부당했습니다.
The customer's card payment was refused.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Go-Boo!' - saying no firmly.
Quick Quiz
그는 사실이 아닌 것을 인정하기를 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 거부했다
Examples
피실험자는 실험 참여를 거부할 권리가 있다.
academicThe subject has the right to refuse participation in the experiment.
정부는 부당한 요구를 단호히 거부했습니다.
formalThe government firmly refused the unjust demands.
고객이 카드 결제를 거부당했습니다.
businessThe customer's card payment was refused.
동생이 내 부탁을 거부했어.
everydayMy sibling refused my request.
싫으면 그냥 거부해.
informalIf you don't like it, just refuse.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
거부 반응
rejection reaction (medical or social)
거부권을 행사하다
to exercise veto power
거부할 수 없는
irresistible/unrefusable
Often Confused With
Geo-jeol-ha-da is a polite refusal of a favor; Geo-bu-ha-da is a stronger, often formal rejection of a rule, demand, or truth.
Usage Notes
Used in IELTS to discuss ethical issues, law, or personal choices in social contexts.
Common Mistakes
Do not confuse with '반대하다' (to oppose). You oppose an idea, but you refuse (거부하다) a gift or a request.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Go-Boo!' - saying no firmly.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 拒 (to resist) and 否 (to deny).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
그는 사실이 아닌 것을 인정하기를 ____.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 거부했다
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