English–Korean
“breakup” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeolbyeol
Example
두 사람은 결별했다.tu sa ra meun kyeol byeol haet tta
The two broke up.
How to say “breakup” in Korean
“Breakup” in Korean is 결별 (kyeolbyeol).
A shared relationship is formally cut off, leaving the two sides to go their separate ways.
Example sentences with 결별
두 친구는 결별 소식에 놀랐다.tu chin gu neun kyeol byeol so si ge nol lat tta
The two friends were surprised by the news of the breakup.
Tips for using 결별
- Its formal tone makes it common in reports about a relationship or partnership ending, while casual conversation often uses simpler wording.