Korean Conversation · Level 150
15 words
Korean word
갈라지다
Pronunciation
Romanizationkallajida
Meaning
- verbsplit
Example
나무가 갈라졌어요.na mu ga kal la jeo sseo yo
The tree split.
More examples
겨울이면 피부가 갈라져요.kyeo u ri myeon pi bu ga kal la jeo yo
In winter, skin cracks.
Core concept
A solid object or surface develops a line, gap, or opening as it separates.
Common phrases
피부가 갈라지다pi bu ga kal la ji da
skin cracks
Similar words
찢어지다jjijeojida: Paper or cloth becomes torn when force pulls its fibers apart.
깨지다kkaejida: A hard object becomes unusable when force or impact breaks its structure.
금이 가다keumi kada: A fine line of damage forms on a hard object's surface.
부러지다pureojida: A rod, branch, or similar item breaks into two or more parts under force.
Definition in Korean
물건이나 표면이 갈라져 틈이나 금이 생기는 상태를 말한다.mul geo ni na pyo myeo ni kal la jeo teu mi na keu mi saeng gi neun sang tae reul mal han da
Word origin
This native Korean word combines a stem meaning split apart with a change-of-state ending, presenting the separation as something that develops.
Usage tips
- In conversation, it usually describes a surface developing a visible line or gap rather than an object breaking into many pieces.