Korean Conversation · Level 394
15 words
Korean word
격리
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeongni
Meaning
- nounisolation
Example
병원에는 격리 공간이 따로 있어요.pyeong wo ne neun kyeong ni kong ga ni tta ro i sseo yo
The hospital has a separate isolation area.
More examples
해외에서 돌아오면 일정 기간 격리가 필요합니다.hae oe e seo to ra o myeon il jeong ki gan kyeong ni ga pi ryo ham ni da
If you return from abroad, a period of isolation is necessary.
Core concept
A person or thing is kept apart from others for a set time to block infection or danger.
Common phrases
자가격리cha ga gyeong ni
self-isolation
격리 기간kyeong ni ki gan
isolation period
격리 해제kyeong ni hae je
release from isolation
Similar words
분리pulli: The act of dividing things into separate groups based on type or another rule.
거리두기keoridugi: Maintaining a measured physical distance from other people to limit contact.
Definition in Korean
전염병이나 위험을 막기 위해 사람이나 물체를 일정 기간 다른 것과 떨어뜨려 두는 상태나 조치.cheo nyeom byeong i na wi heo meul mak kki wi hae sa ra mi na mul che reul il jeong ki gan ta reun keot kkwa tteo reo tteu ryeo tu neun sang tae na cho chi
Word origin
The Sino-Korean compound combines elements meaning to separate and to leave apart, matching the idea of keeping contact at a distance.
Usage tips
- Unlike ordinary social distance, this word usually points to an organized safety measure with a clear reason and time period.