English–Korean
“break” in Korean
How to say “break” in Korean
“Break” in Korean is 휴식 (hyusik).
Activity pauses so the body and mind can regain energy, whether the pause lasts a moment or much longer.
Example sentences with 휴식
주말에는 충분한 휴식을 취하세요.chu ma re neun chung bun han hyu si geul chwi ha se yo
Get enough rest on the weekend.
Tips for using 휴식
- English speakers often reserve break for a short pause, while this word can also describe rest taken for recovery from tiredness or illness.
Other Korean words for “break”
다음부터는 약속을 어기지 마세요.ta eum bu teo neun yak sso geul eo gi ji ma se yo
Please don't break your promises from now on.
컵이 부러졌어요.keo bi pu reo jeo sseo yo
The cup broke.
나무 가지를 꺾었어요.na mu ka ji reul kkeo kkeo sseo yo
I broke a branch off the tree.
컵이 깨졌어요.keo bi kkae jeo sseo yo
The cup broke.
그가 유리창을 부쉈어요.keu ga yu ri chang eul pu swo sseo yo
He broke the window.
아이들이 장난감을 깨뜨렸어요.a i deu ri chang nan ga meul kkae tteu ryeo sseo yo
The children broke the toy.
유리컵이 깨어졌어요.yu ri keo bi kkae eo jeo sseo yo
The glass cup broke.
핸드폰이 망가졌어요.haen deu po ni mang ga jeo sseo yo
The phone broke.
그릇이 부서졌어요.keu reu si pu seo jeo sseo yo
The dish broke.