When to use to knock over in Korean

When to use it

To knock over means to make something fall down by hitting it, pushing it, or moving carelessly. You use it when a person, an animal, or even the wind makes an object tip over and fall. In Korean, this word (넘어뜨리다) is often used for things like cups, chairs, bikes, and bottles.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 컵을 넘어뜨렸어요.

   I knocked over a cup at home.

2. 학교에서 의자를 넘어뜨렸어요.

   I knocked over a chair at school.

3. 공원에서 아이가 자전거를 넘어뜨렸어요.

   The child knocked over a bicycle in the park.

4. 미안해요, 제가 꽃병을 넘어뜨렸어요.

   Sorry, I knocked over the vase.

5. 가게에서 실수로 음료수 병을 넘어뜨렸어요.

   I accidentally knocked over a drink bottle at the store.

6. 기차 안에서 물병을 넘어뜨리지 마세요.

   Please don't knock over the water bottle on the train.