Korean word

복귀

Pronunciation

Romanizationpokkkwi

Meaning

  • nounreturn

Example

그는 복귀를 준비하고 있다.keu neun pok kkwi reul chun bi ha go it tta

He is preparing for his return.

Illustration for 복귀 (return)

More examples

오랜 치료 끝에 복귀를 결심했다.o raen chi ryo kkeu se pok kkwi reul kyeol sim haet tta

After a long course of treatment, I decided to return.

Core concept

A return to an earlier role, condition, or working state.

Common phrases

  • 복귀를 준비하다pok kkwi reul chun bi ha da

    prepare for a return

  • 복귀가 확정되다pok kkwi ga hwak jjeong doe da

    confirmed return

  • 복귀 예정pok kkwi ye jeong

    scheduled return

Similar words

복직pokjjik: Resuming the same job or official position after a period of absence.
귀가kwiga: Going back to one's home after being out.
복구pokkku: Restoring a damaged or interrupted system, device, or service to normal operation.
복원pogwon: Recreating an earlier form or state, often from a backup or saved point.

Definition in Korean

원래의 상태나 기능으로 돌아오거나 회복하는 것을 뜻하는 명사.wol lae ui sang tae na ki neung eu ro to ra o geo na hoe bo ka neun keo seul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the ideas of returning again, making the word easy to connect with restoration to a former state.

Usage tips

  • English return often describes movement from one place to another, but this word commonly highlights regaining a former role or function.

Other meanings

  • comebackverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 복귀하다pokkkwihadareturnverb
  • 복귀자pokkkwijareturneenoun
  • 복귀시키다pokkkwisikidabring backverb

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