내리지

This is the 2439th most frequent Korean word.

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내리지

"내리지" is a form of the verb "내리다," meaning "to descend," "to get off," or "to lower," depending on context.


The word "내리지" is used here as part of the verb phrase "내리지 마세요," meaning "do not get off." It indicates the prohibition of leaving or disembarking from a vehicle in this context.

버스에서 내리지 마세요.

Do not get off the bus.


In this sentence, "내리지" is part of the verb phrase "내리지 마세요," meaning "do not lower." Here, it commands someone not to lower their umbrella due to the rain.

비가 오기 시작하니 우산을 내리지 마세요.

Since it has started raining, do not lower your umbrella.


Here, "내리지" is part of the phrase "내리지 않으려고," meaning "to avoid lowering." It refers to not letting decrease or reduction occur, specifically here in the context of a score.

점수를 내리지 않으려고 더 열심히 공부했어요.

I studied harder to avoid lowering my score.