Difference between to run away and escape in Korean
도망가다·도망
도망가다to run away
도망가다 means to run away or escape from a place, person, or situation. People use it when someone leaves quickly because they are scared, in trouble, or do not want to stay. It is also used for animals that suddenly run off.
How to say to run away
도망escape
Escape means to get away quickly from a person, place, or danger. In Korean, 도망 is often used when a person or animal runs away, or when someone tries to avoid trouble. You will often hear it in simple situations like a pet escaping, a child running off, or a thief running away.
How to say escapeThe difference
도망 is the noun, like "an escape" or "running away." 도망가다 is the action word you use when someone actually runs away.
