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견디다

gyeondida[견디다]Intermediate · TOPIK II

bear; stand; endure

Verb

  1. 1

    bear; stand; endure

    To endure and go through something difficult or painful.

    Korean definition: 힘들거나 어려운 것을 참고 버티어 살아 나가다.

    • With this much money, I thought I could hold out for ten days.

    • I couldn't stand my wife's nagging anymore, so I stormed out of the house.

  2. 2

    bear; stand; be proof against

    For an object to maintain its state or shape against heat, pressure, etc.

    Korean definition: 물건 등이 열이나 압력 등을 받으면서도 원래의 상태를 유지하다.

    • The small boat couldn't withstand the big waves and capsized.

    • The peppers planted this year couldn't withstand last night's typhoon and were all uprooted.