Korean Conversation · Level 323
15 words
Korean word
결별
Pronunciation
Romanizationkyeolbyeol
Meaning
- nounbreakup
Example
두 사람은 결별했다.tu sa ra meun kyeol byeol haet tta
The two broke up.
More examples
두 친구는 결별 소식에 놀랐다.tu chin gu neun kyeol byeol so si ge nol lat tta
The two friends were surprised by the news of the breakup.
Core concept
A shared relationship is formally cut off, leaving the two sides to go their separate ways.
Common phrases
결별 소식kyeol byeol so sik
breakup news
결별을 통보하다kyeol byeo reul tong bo ha da
announce a breakup
결별 직후kyeol byeol chi ku
immediately after the breakup
Similar words
이별ibyeol: A parting happens when people or groups go separate ways without necessarily ending their bond.
헤어짐heeojim: A parting describes the state of no longer being together with someone after sharing a connection.
작별chakppyeol: A farewell is a goodbye shown through words or gestures at the time of leaving.
Definition in Korean
둘 사이의 관계나 연결을 끊고 각자 따로 가는 상태를 이르는 말로, 주로 연인이나 단체 사이의 관계가 공식적으로 끝났을 때 쓰인다.tul sa i ui kwan gye na yeon gyeo reul kkeun ko kak jja tta ro ka neun sang tae reul i reu neun mal lo chu ro yeo ni ni na tan che sa i ui kwan gye ga kong sik jjeo geu ro kkeun na sseul ttae sseu in da
Word origin
This Sino-Korean compound combines ideas of joining and separating, so its form pictures a connection being ended.
Usage tips
- Its formal tone makes it common in reports about a relationship or partnership ending, while casual conversation often uses simpler wording.