English–Korean

“collapse” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmuneojida

Example

건물이 무너졌어요.keon mu ri mu neo jeo sseo yo

The building collapsed.

Illustration for 무너지다 (collapse)

How to say “collapse” in Korean

“Collapse” in Korean is 무너지다 (muneojida).

A supported structure weakens, sinks, and loses its shape, either suddenly or over time.

Full entry for 무너지다: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 무너지다

회의 결정이 바뀌어 계획이 무너졌어요.hoe ui kyeol jeong i pa kkwi eo kye hoe gi mu neo jeo sseo yo

The plan collapsed when the meeting's decision changed.

Tips for using 무너지다

  • The subject need not be a building, because this verb can also describe plans, systems, or situations that lose their structure, so context shows whether the breakdown is literal or abstract.

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