English–Korean
“by oneself” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationseuseuro
Example
나는 스스로 문제를 해결했어.na neun seu seu ro mun je reul hae gyeol hae sseo
I solved the problem by myself.
How to say “by oneself” in Korean
“By oneself” in Korean is 스스로 (seuseuro).
The person acts directly through personal effort and choice, without depending on someone else.
Example sentences with 스스로
그녀는 스스로 결정하고 행동했다.keu nyeo neun seu seu ro kyeol jeong ha go haeng dong haet tta
She decided for herself and acted.
Tips for using 스스로
- For English speakers, "by oneself" can suggest being alone, but this word often highlights taking responsibility for the action, even when other people are nearby.