예방하다
To stop something bad from happening before it occurs. Usually used in the context of disease, accidents, or crime.
Examples
3 of 5손을 잘 씻으면 감기를 예방할 수 있어요.
You can prevent colds if you wash your hands well.
정부는 범죄를 예방하기 위한 대책을 세웠다.
The government established measures to prevent crime.
보안 시스템은 해킹을 예방합니다.
Security systems prevent hacking.
Word Family
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
손을 잘 씻으면 감기를 예방할 수 있어요.
everydayYou can prevent colds if you wash your hands well.
정부는 범죄를 예방하기 위한 대책을 세웠다.
academicThe government established measures to prevent crime.
보안 시스템은 해킹을 예방합니다.
businessSecurity systems prevent hacking.
사고를 예방하기 위해 안전 수칙을 지키십시오.
formalObserve safety rules to prevent accidents.
미리미리 예방하는 게 최고지.
informalPreventing it in advance is the best.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
예방 주사
vaccination/preventive shot
예방 접종
vaccination/immunization
예방 차원에서
as a preventive measure
Often Confused With
예방하다 is done before the problem; 치료하다 is done after (to cure).
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS topics related to health, safety, and government responsibility.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '막다' (to block) instead, which is correct but less formal/academic than '예방하다'.
Memory Tip
Ye-Bang: 'Ye' (Advance) + 'Bang' (Defense). Defense in advance.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 豫 (beforehand) and 防 (defend).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
겨울철에는 화재를 ____ 위해 조심해야 한다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 예방하기
Related Vocabulary
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효과
B2A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause; the power to produce a desired result.
유지하다
B2To keep or maintain a certain state, relationship, or level without change. It is used in contexts ranging from health to international relations.
인지하다
B2To recognize or become aware of something through the senses or the mind. In academic contexts, it often refers to cognitive processes.
억제하다
B2To suppress, restrain, or hold back something, such as emotions, physical growth, inflation, or chemical reactions. It implies active control to prevent something from increasing.
취약하다
B2To be weak or easily affected/damaged by something. Often used regarding security, health, or social standing.
부작용
B2An unintended, unpleasant, or harmful result of a drug, medical treatment, or even a policy or action.
저하
B2A decline, lowering, or deterioration in level, quality, capability, or efficiency.
확산하다
B2To spread or distribute something (like a disease, rumor, or culture) over a wide area or among many people.
결핍
B2The state of lacking something essential, such as nutrients, affection, or resources.
증진하다
B2To increase or improve something like health, efficiency, or welfare.
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