Korean word

부분

Pronunciation

Romanizationpubun

Meaning

  • nounpart

Example

이 책의 부분을 다 읽었어요.i chae gui pu bu neul ta il geo sseo yo

I read every part of this book.

Illustration for 부분 (part)

More examples

그 장의 핵심 부분을 메모해 두세요.keu chang ui haek ssim pu bu neul me mo hae tu se yo

Please make a note of the key part of that chapter.

Core concept

One piece or item seen as a division within a larger whole.

Common phrases

  • 핵심 부분haek ssim pu bun

    key part

  • 부분을 확인하다pu bu neul hwa gin ha da

    check the part

  • 일부분il bu bun

    part

Similar words

일부ilbu: A limited portion of a whole, such as some cake or some people.
일부분ilbubun: A specific piece separated from a larger whole.
칸kan: A divided space in a form or table for entering information.

Definition in Korean

어떤 전체를 몇 갈래로 나누었을 때 그중 하나의 갈래나 항목을 가리키는 명사.eo tteon cheon che reul myeot kal lae ro na nu eo sseul ttae keu jung ha na ui kal lae na hang mo geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

부분 (bubun, "part") is a Sino-Korean word formed from 부 (bu, "section") and 분 (bun, "division or share"), expressing one division of a whole.

Usage tips

  • English part also covers roles and machine components, while this word often points to a particular section or item in what is being discussed.

Other meanings

  • spotnoun

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