Korean word

깨지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkaejida

Meaning

  • verbbreak

Example

컵이 깨졌어요.keo bi kkae jeo sseo yo

The cup broke.

Illustration for 깨지다 (break)

More examples

사소한 오해로 신뢰가 깨졌어요.sa so han o hae ro sil loe ga kkae jeo sseo yo

Trust broke down because of a minor misunderstanding.

Core concept

An object gives way under force or impact, losing its shape or useful function.

Common phrases

  • 신뢰가 깨지다sil loe ga kkae ji da

    trust breaks down

  • 관계가 깨지다kwan gye ga kkae ji da

    relationship falls apart

  • 마음이 깨지다ma eu mi kkae ji da

    heart breaks

Similar words

부서지다puseojida: To break into several pieces or even powder after a strong force or impact.
부러지다pureojida: To snap or split when a hard object or bone is bent or struck.
망가지다manggajida: To stop working because a machine or device has become damaged.
깨뜨리다kkaetteurida: To cause an object to crack or break by using force, making it unusable.

Definition in Korean

물건이 힘이나 충격을 받아 본래의 모양이나 기능을 잃어 더 이상 사용하지 못하게 되다.mul geo ni hi mi na chung gyeo geul pa da pol lae ui mo yang i na ki neung eul i reo teo i sang sa yong ha ji mo ta ge toe da

Word origin

The word combines the native verb for breaking with a change-of-state element, expressing the idea of becoming broken.

Usage tips

  • When the cause matters, Korean uses a different verb form, while this verb keeps attention on the resulting condition.

Other meanings

  • crackverb

Opposites

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