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TOPIK 5verb

탈피하다

talpihada

탈피해요 · 탈피했어요 · 탈피할 거예요 · 탈피하세요

to break away from, to shake off (old ways); to molt

Example

회사는 낡은 경영 방식에서 탈피하려고 노력하고 있습니다.

The company is trying to break away from its outdated management style.

Word parts

탈 shed피 skin

Literally 'shed skin' — like a snake leaving its old skin behind.

Good to know

Usually '~에서 탈피하다' with things like 고정관념 (stereotypes) or 관행 (old practices).