World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionaries관두다
Native Script:한국어 한글
Pronunciation / Transliteration: gwanduda
"그는 회사를 관두기로 결심했다."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
To voluntarily leave a job, school, or other position.
"She decided to quit her job to pursue her passion for writing." - 2
To stop doing a particular action or habit.
"He wants to quit smoking for the sake of his health."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English 'quiten', originating from Old French 'quiter', and ultimately from the Late Latin 'quietare' meaning to calm or set free. Over centuries, the meaning shifted from clearing a debt or obligation to voluntarily leaving or stopping an activity.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Quit"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Quit" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
quitter
Transliteration: ki-te
"Il a décidé de quitter son emploi."
aufhören
Transliteration: aufhøːʁən
"Sie möchte mit dem Rauchen aufhören."
lasciare
Transliteration: laˈʃaːre
"Ha deciso di lasciare il suo lavoro."
renunciar
Transliteration: renunˈsjar
"Decidió renunciar a su trabajo."
abandonar
Transliteration: abandaˈnaɾ
"Ele decidiu abandonar o emprego."
छोड़ना
Transliteration: chhodna
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने अपनी नौकरी छोड़ने का फैसला किया।"
辞职
Transliteration: cízhí
Script: 中文汉字
"他决定辞去现在的工作。"
관두다
Transliteration: gwanduda
Script: 한국어 한글
"그는 회사를 관두기로 결심했다."
辞める
Transliteration: yameru
Script: 日本語
"彼は仕事をやめることにしました。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Korean termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Quit"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.