English–Korean

“independence” in Korean

Korean

Also자립 (charip)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongnip

Example

나는 부모에게서 독립했다.na neun pu mo e ge seo tong ni paet tta

I became independent of my parents.

Illustration for 독립 (independence)

How to say “independence” in Korean

“Independence” in Korean is 독립 (tongnip).

A person stands on their own, managing daily life and money without relying on parents or a guardian.

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

Example sentences with 독립

경제적 독립을 위해 저축하고 있다.kyeong je jeok tong ni beul wi hae cheo chu ka go it tta

I am saving money for financial independence.

Tips for using 독립

  • Living alone does not always mean independence, because this word focuses on managing life and finances without parental support.

Other Korean words for “independence”

혼자 살면서 자립을 배웠다.hon ja sal myeon seo cha ri beul pae wot tta

While living alone, I learned to be independent.

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