English–Korean
“become independent” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongnipada
Example
나는 이번에 혼자 독립했어요.na neun i beo ne hon ja tong ni pae sseo yo
I became independent on my own this time.
How to say “become independent” in Korean
“Become independent” in Korean is 독립하다 (tongnipada).
A person becoming able to manage daily life and make decisions without depending on outside support.
Example sentences with 독립하다
아직 완전히 정신적으로 독립하지 못했어요.a jik wan jeon hi cheong sin jeo geu ro tong ni pa ji mo tae sseo yo
I have not yet become completely mentally independent.
Tips for using 독립하다
- In Korean, this word can cover both moving out and becoming more self-directed, so it is broader than simply describing a change of address.