No. 5,686 in Korean
방어하기
"Defending" or "to defend."
In a sentence
나는 자신을 방어하기 위해 노력했다.
I tried to defend myself.
The word '방어하기' here pertains to the action of defending oneself, showing personal defense.
축구 경기에서 우리는 골문을 방어하기 위해 최선을 다했다.
In the soccer game, we did our best to defend the goal.
'방어하기' in this sentence is used in the context of defending a specific target, such as the goal in a game.
이 이론은 환경 오염 문제에 대해 방어하기 어려운 입장이다.
This theory is difficult to defend concerning environmental pollution issues.
Here, '방어하기' is abstract, representing the defense of an argument or position on a matter of discussion.
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