When to use to refuse in Korean

When to use it

"To refuse" means to say no to something. You can use 거절하다 when you do not accept an offer, invitation, request, or help. It is common in daily life, for example at home, at school, in a shop, or while traveling.

Example sentences

1. 엄마가 준 과자를 저는 거절했어요.

   I refused the snack my mom offered.

2. 학교에서 민수는 친구의 도움을 거절했어요.

   At school, Minsu refused his friend's help.

3. 길에서 저는 인터뷰를 거절했어요.

   On the street, I refused an interview.

4. 가게에서 저는 비닐봉지를 거절했어요.

   At the store, I refused a plastic bag.

5. 전화로 그는 저녁 약속을 거절했어요.

   On the phone, he refused the dinner plan.

6. 공항에서 우리는 택시를 거절했어요.

   At the airport, we refused a taxi.