Vocabulary
망설이다
hesitate
Meaning
망설이다 : hesitate. Delay acting or answering because of uncertainty.
Why this form?
주저하다 — “hesitate” often emphasizes reluctance to act; 망설이다 broadly covers indecision.
Forms not to confuse
주저하다
그는 대답을 주저했어요. — He hesitated to answer.
Examples
지민은 망설이는 것처럼 보인다. — Jimin seems hesitant.
대답하기 전에 잠시 망설였어요. — He hesitated briefly before answering.