Korean word

분리

Pronunciation

Romanizationpulli

Meaning

  • nounseparation

Example

우리 집은 분리수거를 잘 해요.u ri chi beun pul li su geo reul chal hae yo

Our household does a good job of waste separation for collection.

Illustration for 분리 (separation)

More examples

음식물 분리 할 때는 물기를 빼세요.eum sing mul pul li hal ttae neun mul gi reul ppae se yo

When sorting food waste, drain off the moisture.

Core concept

Different things are sorted into separate groups according to a chosen standard.

Common phrases

  • 분리 배출pul li pae chul

    sorting for disposal

  • 음식물 분리eum sing mul pul li

    food-waste sorting

  • 분리 기준pul li ki jun

    sorting criteria

Similar words

분리수거pullisugeo: Sorting household waste into separate containers for collection.
구분kubun: Making a distinction between categories by using a clear standard.
분류pullyu: Grouping similar things or information together by type or a chosen rule.

Definition in Korean

물건이나 재료를 종류나 기준에 따라 따로 나누는 행위나 상태.mul geo ni na chae ryo reul chong nyu na ki ju ne tta ra tta ro na nu neun haeng wi na sang tae

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean elements associated with dividing things and moving them apart, which matches both sorting and separation.

Usage tips

  • English speakers can connect this word with sorting systems such as paper, glass, and plastic, rather than with simply putting things in a different place.

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