Vocabulary

내버려 두다

leave alone

Meaning

To leave someone or something alone or as it is, without interfering.

Why this form?

그냥 두다 — “just leave it”: more neutral; 내버려 두다 may convey frustration or a strong wish to stop interfering.

Natural usage

두어 → 둬; 내버려 둬: informal command. 내버려 두세요: polite request.

Forms not to confuse

그냥 두다

그 책은 그냥 두세요. — Just leave that book there.

Examples

그냥 좀 내버려 둬!! — Just leave me alone!

저를 내버려 두세요. — Leave me alone.

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