Korean Conversation · Level 116
15 words
Korean word
부러지다
Pronunciation
Romanizationpureojida
Meaning
- verbbreak
Example
컵이 부러졌어요.keo bi pu reo jeo sseo yo
The cup broke.
More examples
아이의 팔이 놀다가 부러졌어요.a i ui pa ri nol da ga pu reo jeo sseo yo
The child's arm broke while playing.
Core concept
Something solid gives way under force, leaving its original shape or connection broken.
Common phrases
유리컵이 부러지다yu ri keo bi pu reo ji da
for a glass cup to break
연필이 부러지다yeon pi ri pu reo ji da
for a pencil to break
뼈가 부러지다ppyeo ga pu reo ji da
for a bone to break
Similar words
깨지다kkaejida: A glass or ceramic object cracks from impact and breaks into small pieces.
망가지다manggajida: A machine or tool stops working because it becomes damaged.
부서지다puseojida: A large solid object breaks apart into several pieces or powder after a strong impact.
끊어지다kkeuneojida: A connected line, cord, or flow is severed and can no longer continue.
Definition in Korean
물건이나 뼈가 외부의 힘이나 충격으로 갈라지거나 끊어져서 원래의 모양이나 연결이 없어지다.mul geo ni na ppyeo ga oe bu ui hi mi na chung gyeo geu ro kal la ji geo na kkeu neo jeo seo wol lae ui mo yang i na yeon gyeo ri eop sseo ji da
Word origin
This native Korean verb combines a stem meaning break with -jida, a form that highlights the resulting state.
Usage tips
- The English word break covers several Korean choices, so noticing whether something snaps, shatters, or simply stops working helps select the natural verb.
Other meanings
- fractureverb
Related words
- 부러뜨리다pureotteuridabreakverb
- 부러짐pureojimbreakagenoun