English–Korean

“parting” in Korean

Korean

Also헤어짐 (heeojim)

Pronunciation

Romanizationibyeol

Example

공항에서 가족과 이별을 했다.kong hang e seo ka jok kkwa i byeo reul haet tta

I said goodbye to my family at the airport.

Illustration for 이별 (parting)

How to say “parting” in Korean

“Parting” in Korean is 이별 (ibyeol).

A shared connection comes to an end as people or groups separate and continue apart.

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

Example sentences with 이별

이별은 누구에게나 힘들다.i byeo reun nu gu e ge na him deul da

Parting is hard for everyone.

Tips for using 이별

  • The word is broader than the English word breakup, because it also applies when family members or friends part without ending their relationship.

Other Korean words for “parting”

오랜 친구와의 헤어짐이 아쉽다.o raen chin gu wa ui he eo ji mi a swip tta

It is sad to part with an old friend.

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