Korean Conversation · Level 393
14 words
Korean word
자가격리
Pronunciation
Romanizationchagagyeongni
Meaning
- nounself-isolation
Example
그는 자가격리에 들어갔어요.keu neun cha ga gyeong ni e teu reo ga sseo yo
He went into self-isolation.
More examples
아직 자가격리 중이라 방문이 어렵습니다.a jik cha ga gyeong ni chung i ra pang mu ni eo ryeop sseum ni da
It is difficult to visit because I am still in self-isolation.
Core concept
A person stays at home and avoids contact with others for a set time because infection is possible or suspected.
Common phrases
자가격리 기간cha ga gyeong ni ki gan
self-isolation period
자가격리 수칙cha ga gyeong ni su chik
self-isolation rules
자가격리 중cha ga gyeong ni chung
during self-isolation
Similar words
격리kyeongni: The controlled keeping of people or things apart to contain infection or another danger.
자택격리chataekkkyeongni: A set period of home-based isolation with outings avoided.
시설격리siseolgyeongni: A set period of isolation in a designated facility with outings avoided.
Definition in Korean
자가격리는 감염 가능성이 있거나 감염자와 접촉했을 때 보건 지침이나 개인 판단에 따라 일정 기간 집에서 다른 사람과 접촉을 피하며 지내는 상태 또는 그 조치cha ga gyeong ni neun ka myeom ka neung seong i it kkeo na ka myeom ja wa cheop cho kae sseul ttae po geon chi chi mi na kae in pan da ne tta ra il jeong ki gan chi be seo ta reun sa ram gwa cheop cho geul pi ha myeo chi nae neun sang tae tto neun keu cho chi
Word origin
The term combines 자가 (jaga, "self") with 격리 (gyeongni, "separation"), so its form directly points to separating oneself from others.
Usage tips
- English self-isolation often focuses on possible or confirmed infection, while quarantine more often focuses on exposure, but this Korean term can cover both situations.
Opposites
- 외출oechulgoing outnoun
- 격리 해제kyeongni haejerelease from isolationnoun
Related words
- 격리kyeongniisolationnoun
- 격리하다kyeongnihadaisolateverb
- 격리시설kyeongnisiseolisolation facilitynoun