Meaning and Usage
The verb '견디다' means 'to endure' or 'to bear' something difficult, painful, or unpleasant. It is commonly used to describe enduring physical pain, emotional hardship, or challenging situations.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '견디다' in contexts involving weather, pain, stress, or any form of hardship. For example, '더운 날씨를 견디다' means to endure hot weather, and '고통을 견디다' means to bear pain.
Collocations and Patterns
- 견디다 + noun (고통, 스트레스, 추위): to endure pain, stress, cold
- 끝까지 견디다: to endure until the end
- ~기 힘들다 + 견디다: expressing difficulty in enduring something
Register and Politeness
'견디다' is a standard verb used in both spoken and written Korean. It is neutral in politeness and can be used in formal and informal contexts depending on the sentence ending.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '견디다' with '참다' (to tolerate or suppress). While both can mean to endure, '참다' often implies suppressing emotions or desires, whereas '견디다' emphasizes enduring hardship or pain physically or mentally.