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TOPIK 5verb

방관하다

banggwanhada

방관해요 · 방관했어요 · 방관할 거예요 · 방관하세요

to stand by and watch, to look on without acting

Example

어려운 이웃을 보고도 방관해서는 안 돼요.

We shouldn't just stand by when we see neighbors in trouble.

Word parts

방 beside관 watch

Literally 'watch from the side'.