English–Korean
“suicide” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchasal
Example
그녀는 친구의 자살 소식에 큰 충격을 받았다.keu nyeo neun chin gu ui cha sal so si ge keun chung gyeo geul pa dat tta
She was deeply shocked by the news of her friend's suicide.
How to say “suicide” in Korean
“Suicide” in Korean is 자살 (chasal).
The deliberate ending of one's own life.
Example sentences with 자살
그는 자살 충동을 느껴 상담소를 찾았다.keu neun cha sal chung dong eul neu kkyeo sang dam so reul cha jat tta
He felt an urge to commit suicide and sought help at a counseling center.
Tips for using 자살
- This word is used in serious contexts such as news reports and official records, so casual use can sound insensitive.