Korean word

따로따로

Pronunciation

Romanizationttarottaro

Meaning

  • adverbseparately

Example

우리는 따로따로 집에 갔다.u ri neun tta ro tta ro chi be kat tta

We went home separately.

Illustration for 따로따로 (separately)

More examples

우리는 식당에서 따로따로 계산했다.u ri neun sik ttang e seo tta ro tta ro kye san haet tta

We paid separately at the restaurant.

Core concept

Each person or thing stays or acts on its own instead of joining the others.

Common phrases

  • 따로따로 준비하다tta ro tta ro chun bi ha da

    prepare separately

  • 따로따로 계산하다tta ro tta ro kye san ha da

    pay separately

Similar words

따로ttaro: One item is set apart from the rest for special attention or separate handling.
각각kakkkak: The members of a group are handled one by one.

Definition in Korean

여럿이 함께하지 않고 각자 따로 행동하거나 있음을 나타내는 부사.yeo reo si ham kke ha ji an ko kak jja tta ro haeng dong ha geo na i sseu meul na ta nae neun pu sa

Word origin

The form repeats a native Korean adverb meaning apart, strengthening the idea that people or things are separate from one another.

Usage tips

  • For a restaurant bill, this word can show that each diner pays their own share rather than one person paying for everyone.

Other meanings

  • apartadverb

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