English–Korean
“on purpose” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationilbureo
Example
그는 일부러 늦게 왔다.keu neun il bu reo neut kke wat tta
He came late on purpose.
How to say “on purpose” in Korean
“On purpose” in Korean is 일부러 (ilbureo).
The action carries a clear mark of intention rather than accident.
Example sentences with 일부러
그는 일부러 거짓말을 했다.keu neun il bu reo keo jin ma reul haet tta
He lied on purpose.
Tips for using 일부러
- English learners may hear a hint of blame in this word, even when the action itself is harmless, so tone and context are important.