When to use to prevent in Korean

When to use it

(방지하다) means to stop something bad from happening before it happens. You can use it for accidents, sickness, mistakes, fire, loss, and other problems. It is often used in sentences like “to prevent accidents” or “to prevent colds.”

Example sentences

1. 사고를 방지하려고 천천히 운전해요.

   I drive slowly to prevent accidents.

2. 질병을 방지하려고 매일 운동해요.

   I exercise every day to prevent illness.

3. 실수를 방지하려고 주의 깊게 보아요.

   I look carefully to prevent mistakes.

4. 불을 방지하려고 불꽃이 날 수 있는 곳은 잘 관리해요.

   I keep things clean where sparks might fly to prevent fires.