How to say to protect in Korean

Meaning

지키다 means to protect or keep safe. You can use it for people, animals, nature, and other important things. It is common in everyday Korean when talking about safety, care, and helping others.

Example sentences

1. 엄마는 아이를 지켜요.

   Mom watches over the child.

2. 우리는 나무를 지켜야 해.

   We should protect the trees.

3. 안전벨트가 우리를 지켜요.

   A seatbelt protects us.

4. 우리는 강아지를 잘 지켜야 해.

   We should take good care of the puppy.

5. 헬멧이 머리를 지켜요.

   A helmet protects the head.

6. 경찰이 마을을 지켜요.

   The police protect the village.