Difference between to forget and to lose in Korean
잊어버리다·잃어버리다
잊어버리다to forget
'잊어버리다' means to forget something. You use it when you do not remember something, or when you leave something behind by accident. It is common in daily life for things like homework, names, keys, or plans.
How to say to forget
잃어버리다to lose
잃어버리다 means “to lose” something, like your key, phone, or bag. Use it when you had something before, but now you cannot find it. People use this word in many everyday situations, such as at home, at school, while shopping, or during travel.
How to say to loseThe difference
잃어버리다 is for losing an object like keys, a phone, or a bag. 잊어버리다 is for forgetting information, plans, or leaving something behind because you forgot it.
