Level 4

넘기다

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Meaning and Usage

The verb '넘기다' primarily means 'to pass over' or 'to hand over' something to another person or place. It can be used in both physical contexts, such as passing an object, and abstract contexts, like postponing a schedule or transferring responsibility.

Common Collocations

  • 서류를 넘기다: to pass documents
  • 시간을 넘기다: to pass or exceed time
  • 책임을 넘기다: to transfer responsibility

Nuances and Register

'넘기다' is a versatile verb used in everyday conversation and formal contexts. It often implies a deliberate action of handing over or moving something beyond a point. When used with time, it can mean to exceed or postpone.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '넘기다' with '넘다' (to exceed) because they are related. Remember, '넘기다' usually involves an action of passing or handing over, while '넘다' describes the state of exceeding or crossing a limit.

Example Sentences

서류를 다음 부서로 넘기다.

Seoryureul daeum buseoro neomgida.

Pass the documents to the next department.

시간이 너무 늦어서 약속을 다음 주로 넘겼다.

Sigani neomu neujeoseo yaksogeul daeum juro neomgyeotda.

Because it was too late, I postponed the appointment to next week.

상대방에게 공을 넘기다.

Sangdaebangege gong-eul neomgida.

Pass the ball to the opponent.