Korean word

배웅

Pronunciation

Romanizationpaeung

Meaning

  • nounsend-off

Example

역에서 어머니의 배웅을 받았다.yeo ge seo eo meo ni ui pae ung eul pa dat tta

My mother saw me off at the station.

Illustration for 배웅 (send-off)

More examples

공항에서 가족의 배웅을 받았다.kong hang e seo ka jo gui pae ung eul pa dat tta

I received a send-off from my family at the airport.

Core concept

A companion remains with someone who is leaving until the final moment of departure.

Common phrases

  • 배웅을 받다pae ung eul pat tta

    receive a send-off

  • 배웅에 참석하다pae ung e cham seo ka da

    attend a send-off

Similar words

마중majung: Meeting someone at the place and time of arrival to welcome them.
작별chakppyeol: Words or actions that mark a parting between people.
송별songbyeol: A farewell event arranged for a departing person.

Definition in Korean

떠나는 사람을 곁에서 지켜 마지막까지 보내 주는 행위나 그 상황을 가리키는 말.tteo na neun sa ra meul kyeo te seo chi kyeo ma ji mak kka ji po nae chu neun haeng wi na keu sang hwang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

배웅 (baeung, "send-off") developed as the noun form of the related verb for seeing someone off.

Usage tips

  • The word suits everyday departures from places such as stations and homes, not only large farewell ceremonies.

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