韓国語辞典
「Pass the Buck」は韓国語で何と言う
“Pass the Buck” in Korean is 책임을 떠넘기다 (pronounced "Chaegimeul Tteonumgida").
책임을 떠넘기다
Chaegimeul Tteonumgida
使い方と背景
Passing the buck means shifting responsibility to someone else. In Korean work culture, this behavior is often criticized as it undermines teamwork and accountability.
例文
실수를 했으면 책임을 떠넘기지 말고 직접 해결하세요.
If you made a mistake, do not pass the buck and resolve it yourself.
How to use 책임을 떠넘기다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Pass the Buck” is 책임을 떠넘기다, romanized as Chaegimeul Tteonumgida.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 책임을 떠넘기다.
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