B1 verb Neutral

예방하다

[jebaŋada]

To stop something bad from happening before it occurs. Usually used in the context of disease, accidents, or crime.

Examples

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1

손을 잘 씻으면 감기를 예방할 수 있어요.

You can prevent colds if you wash your hands well.

2

정부는 범죄를 예방하기 위한 대책을 세웠다.

The government established measures to prevent crime.

3

보안 시스템은 해킹을 예방합니다.

Security systems prevent hacking.

Word Family

Noun
예방
Verb
예방하다
Adverb
예방적으로
Adjective
예방적인
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Memory Tip

Ye-Bang: 'Ye' (Advance) + 'Bang' (Defense). Defense in advance.

Quick Quiz

겨울철에는 화재를 ____ 위해 조심해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 예방하기

Examples

1

손을 잘 씻으면 감기를 예방할 수 있어요.

everyday

You can prevent colds if you wash your hands well.

2

정부는 범죄를 예방하기 위한 대책을 세웠다.

academic

The government established measures to prevent crime.

3

보안 시스템은 해킹을 예방합니다.

business

Security systems prevent hacking.

4

사고를 예방하기 위해 안전 수칙을 지키십시오.

formal

Observe safety rules to prevent accidents.

5

미리미리 예방하는 게 최고지.

informal

Preventing it in advance is the best.

Word Family

Noun
예방
Verb
예방하다
Adverb
예방적으로
Adjective
예방적인

Common Collocations

질병을 예방하다 to prevent disease
사고를 예방하다 to prevent accidents
범죄를 예방하다 to prevent crime
미리 예방하다 to prevent in advance
산불을 예방하다 to prevent forest fires

Common Phrases

예방 주사

vaccination/preventive shot

예방 접종

vaccination/immunization

예방 차원에서

as a preventive measure

Often Confused With

예방하다 vs 치료하다

예방하다 is done before the problem; 치료하다 is done after (to cure).

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS topics related to health, safety, and government responsibility.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use '막다' (to block) instead, which is correct but less formal/academic than '예방하다'.

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Memory Tip

Ye-Bang: 'Ye' (Advance) + 'Bang' (Defense). Defense in advance.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 豫 (beforehand) and 防 (defend).

Grammar Patterns

~를 예방하다 ~하는 데(에) 예방이 되다

Quick Quiz

겨울철에는 화재를 ____ 위해 조심해야 한다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 예방하기

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