Meaning and Usage
The verb '내버리다' primarily means 'to throw away' or 'to abandon.' It is often used when someone discards something carelessly or leaves something undone or neglected. It can refer to physical throwing away, like trash, or metaphorical abandonment, such as neglecting responsibilities or leaving someone behind.
Common Collocations
- 내버리다 + object (e.g., 쓰레기를 내버리다): to throw away trash or objects.
- 내버려 두다: to leave something as it is, often implying neglect or abandonment.
- 내버리지 마세요: a polite request not to abandon or throw away.
Register and Politeness
'내버리다' is generally neutral but can sound informal depending on context. When combined with '-지 마세요,' it becomes a polite request.
Usage Tips
Learners often confuse '내버리다' with simply '버리다' (to throw away). '내버리다' often carries a nuance of careless or neglectful abandonment, not just disposal. For example, '일을 내버리다' means to neglect work, not just to discard it physically.
Use '내버리다' when you want to emphasize neglect or careless abandonment, not just disposal.