When to use to block in Korean

When to use it

막다 means "to block" or "to stop something from passing through." You can use it when a person or thing closes a way, covers an opening, or gets in the way. It is also used in simple everyday situations like blocking a door, a road, sunlight, or even interrupting someone.

Example sentences

1. 상자가 문을 막고 있어요.

   A box is blocking the door.

2. 친구가 칠판을 막아서 안 보여요.

   My friend is blocking the blackboard, so I can't see.

3. 경찰이 길을 막았어요.

   The police blocked the road.

4. 입구를 막지 마세요.

   Please don't block the entrance.

5. 우산으로 햇빛을 막아요.

   I block the sunlight with an umbrella.

6. 제 말을 막지 마세요.

   Please don't interrupt me.