Example Sentences#

1. 아마 실제로 십자가형을 당해야 하는 상황이 온다면, 저는 그것을 이겨낼 수 있을 것입니다.¹
   Perhaps if a situation were to come where I had to actually be crucified, I would be able to overcome it.

   • 이겨내다 means ‘to overcome’ or ‘to get through’, formed from 이기다 (to win or overcome) and the pattern -어 내다, where 내다 (to cause or bring about) functions as an auxiliary verb indicating that the preceding action is ultimately accomplished through one’s effort, often with difficulty or persistence.
   • ㄹ is a modifier that makes the preceding statement function as an adnominal phrase describing the following noun, conveying assumption, intention, or possibility, including potential future actions.

2. 호랑이는 등에 있는 것을 떼어내려고 더 빨리 달렸습니다.²
   The tiger ran even faster, trying to shake off whatever was on its back.

   • 떼어내다 means ‘to tear off’ or ‘to shake off’, formed from 떼다 (to detach or remove) and the pattern -어 내다, where 내다 (to cause or bring about) functions as an auxiliary verb indicating that the preceding action is ultimately accomplished through one’s effort, often with difficulty or persistence.
   • -(으)려고 is a connective ending used to express intention or purpose, similar to ‘in order to’.