Korean word

관계없이

Pronunciation

Romanizationkwangyeeopssi

Meaning

  • adverbregardless of

Example

나이는 관계없이 누구나 지원할 수 있다.na i neun kwan gye eop ssi nu gu na chi won hal ssu it tta

Regardless of age, anyone can apply.

Illustration for 관계없이 (regardless of)

More examples

상황에 관계없이 규칙은 동일하게 적용된다.sang hwang e kwan gye eop ssi kyu chi geun tong il ha ge cheo gyong doen da

Regardless of the situation, the rules apply in the same way.

Core concept

A stated condition is set aside so the same statement applies to everyone.

Common phrases

  • 나이에 관계없이na i e kwan gye eop ssi

    regardless of age

  • 경력에 관계없이kyeong nyeo ge kwan gye eop ssi

    regardless of experience

  • 상황에 관계없이sang hwang e kwan gye eop ssi

    regardless of the situation

Similar words

상관없이sanggwaneopssi: Making a choice without being affected by another person, thing, or situation.
개의치 않고kaeuichi anko: Leaving a matter as it is without allowing it to cause concern.
구애받지 않고kuaebatjji anko: Doing something freely without being tied to a restriction or demand.
불문하고pulmunhago: Accepting every case without requiring a specific condition to be met.

Definition in Korean

나이나 신분 등 특정 요소를 문제 삼지 않고 누구나 해당됨을 나타내는 부사na i na sin bun teung teuk jjeong yo so reul mun je sam jji an ko nu gu na hae dang doe meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The expression combines the Sino-Korean noun for relationship with a form meaning without, creating the idea that a condition has no bearing on the result.

Usage tips

  • It commonly follows the factor being dismissed, such as age or status, and is useful in notices as well as ordinary speech.

Related words

  • 관계kwangyerelationshipnoun
  • 관계성kwangyeseongrelatednessnoun

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