Meaning and Usage
The verb '빼놓다' means 'to exclude' or 'to leave out' something intentionally or unintentionally. It is commonly used when talking about omitting parts, items, or people from a group or list.
Common Contexts
You will often hear '빼놓다' in contexts like reports, lists, events, or conversations where something important might be forgotten or deliberately excluded.
Collocations and Patterns
- '빼놓으면 안 되다': must not leave out (used to emphasize importance)
- '빼놓을 수 없다': cannot leave out (expresses necessity or inclusion)
- '빼놓고 말하다': to speak leaving something out (implying incomplete information)
Register and Politeness
'빼놓다' is a neutral verb suitable for both formal and informal situations. It can be used in polite speech by conjugating appropriately (e.g., 빼놓아요).
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '빼놓다' with '빼다' (to remove) or '놓다' (to put). Remember, '빼놓다' specifically implies leaving something out or excluding it, often with a nuance of omission rather than physical removal.