English–Korean

“freedom” in Korean

Korean

Also해방 (haebang)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchayu

Example

자유가 필요해요.cha yu ga pi ryo hae yo

We need freedom.

Illustration for 자유 (freedom)

How to say “freedom” in Korean

“Freedom” in Korean is 자유 (chayu).

The ability of a person to make choices and take action without being bound or limited by others.

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

Example sentences with 자유

표현의 자유는 민주주의의 핵심이에요.pyo hyeo nui cha yu neun min ju ju ui ui haek ssi mi e yo

Freedom of expression is at the heart of democracy.

Tips for using 자유

  • English free can mean having no cost, but this word focuses on personal choice and the ability to act without control or limits.

Other Korean words for “freedom”

이 과제만 끝나면 해방이야.i kwa je man kkeun na myeon hae bang i ya

Once this assignment is done, I'll be free.

“freedom” in other languages