English–Korean
“self-isolation” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchagagyeongni
Example
그는 자가격리에 들어갔어요.keu neun cha ga gyeong ni e teu reo ga sseo yo
He went into self-isolation.
How to say “self-isolation” in Korean
“Self-isolation” in Korean is 자가격리 (chagagyeongni).
A person stays at home and avoids contact with others for a set time because infection is possible or suspected.
Example sentences with 자가격리
아직 자가격리 중이라 방문이 어렵습니다.a jik cha ga gyeong ni chung i ra pang mu ni eo ryeop sseum ni da
It is difficult to visit because I am still in self-isolation.
Tips for using 자가격리
- English self-isolation often focuses on possible or confirmed infection, while quarantine more often focuses on exposure, but this Korean term can cover both situations.