Korean word

나누다

Pronunciation

Romanizationnanuda

Meaning

  • verbdivide

Example

빵을 나눠요.ppang eul na nwo yo

We divide the bread.

Illustration for 나누다 (divide)

More examples

친구와 감정을 나눴어요.chin gu wa kam jeong eul na nwo sseo yo

We shared our feelings with our friend.

Core concept

A whole is split into portions so different people can receive them or enjoy them together.

Common phrases

  • 자료를 나누다cha ryo reul na nu da

    distribute materials

  • 기회를 나누다ki hoe reul na nu da

    share opportunities

  • 감정을 나누다kam jeong eul na nu da

    share feelings

Similar words

나눠주다nanwojuda: Gives portions to each person after dividing something.
나눠먹다nanwomeoktta: Divides food so people can eat it together.
분배하다punbaehada: Allocates goods or resources according to the number of people or their needs.
쪼개다jjogaeda: Breaks a hard or large thing into smaller pieces.

Definition in Korean

전체를 일정한 몫이나 부분으로 쪼개어 각자 가지게 하거나 함께 나누어 갖는 의미의 동사.cheon che reul il jeong han mok ssi na pu bu neu ro jjo gae eo kak jja ka ji ge ha geo na ham kke na nu eo kan neun ui mi ui tong sa

Word origin

The word's historical origin is uncertain, but its confirmed meaning links separate parts with people receiving or enjoying them together.

Usage tips

  • English may use different verbs for splitting, giving, and sharing, while Korean can use this one word across those situations.

Other meanings

  • distributeverb
  • shareverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 나눗셈nanutssemdivisionnoun
  • 나눠먹다nanwomeokttashare foodverb

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