거절하거나

This is the 9143rd most frequent Korean word.


거절하거나

"To refuse or reject."


Here, "거절하거나" is used to denote an 'or' option between two actions: rejecting and devising.

그는 나는 그의 제안을 거절하거나 다른 대안을 고안했다고 말했다.

He said I either rejected his proposal or devised an alternative.


In this sentence, "거절하거나" implies a choice of actions related to rejection or refusal.

그녀는 선물을 받지 않을 거라고 말하며 내 제안을 거절하거나 거부했다.

She said she would not accept the gift and either rejected or declined my proposal.


This sentence uses "거절하거나" to indicate a choice between refusing to take the car and walking instead.

우리 차를 타고 가는 걸 거절하거나 대신 걸어갈 수 있다.

We can either refuse to take the car and instead walk.