Korean word

독립하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongnipada

Meaning

  • verbbecome independent

Example

나는 이번에 혼자 독립했어요.na neun i beo ne hon ja tong ni pae sseo yo

I became independent on my own this time.

Illustration for 독립하다 (become independent)

More examples

아직 완전히 정신적으로 독립하지 못했어요.a jik wan jeon hi cheong sin jeo geu ro tong ni pa ji mo tae sseo yo

I have not yet become completely mentally independent.

Core concept

A person becoming able to manage daily life and make decisions without depending on outside support.

Common phrases

  • 정신적으로 독립하다cheong sin jeo geu ro tong ni pa da

    become mentally independent

  • 사회적으로 독립하다sa hoe jeo geu ro tong ni pa da

    become socially independent

Similar words

자립하다charipada: Become able to earn and manage money needed for independent living.
자취하다chachwihada: Live alone while taking care of daily household needs without family support.

Definition in Korean

스스로 생활하고 판단하며 외부에 의존하지 않는 상태가 되다.seu seu ro saeng hwal ha go pan dan ha myeo oe bu e ui jon ha ji an neun sang tae ga toe da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean base is built from elements meaning alone and stand, while the final verb element turns the idea of standing on one's own into an action.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, this word can cover both moving out and becoming more self-directed, so it is broader than simply describing a change of address.

Other meanings

  • move outverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 독립적tongnipjjeokindependentadjective
  • 독립심tongnipssimindependent spiritnoun

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