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TOPIK 4verb

주저하다

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주저해요 · 주저했어요 · 주저할 거예요 · 주저하세요

to hesitate

Example

궁금한 것이 있으면 주저하지 말고 물어보세요.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Word parts

주 hesitate저 hesitate

Both syllables mean 'hesitate' — doubled for emphasis.

Good to know

A bit more formal than 망설이다; 주저하지 마세요 'don't hesitate' is common in written messages.