Korean word

절반

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheolban

Meaning

  • nounhalf

Example

사과를 절반으로 잘라 주세요.sa gwa reul cheol ba neu ro chal la chu se yo

Please cut the apple in half.

Illustration for 절반 (half)

More examples

사람들끼리 음식을 절반씩 나눠 먹었다.sa ram deul kki ri eum si geul cheol ban ssik na nwo meo geot tta

The people shared the food, each eating half.

Core concept

One of two equal parts that together make a complete amount or whole.

Common phrases

  • 절반씩cheol ban ssik

    half apiece

  • 절반으로 나누다cheol ba neu ro na nu da

    split in half

Similar words

반pan: One equal share resulting from dividing a whole into two parts.
반쪽panjjok: One piece or section from something split into two parts.

Definition in Korean

어떤 전체에서 수량이나 비율이 차지하는 2분의 1에 해당하는 부분eo tteon cheon che e seo su ryang i na pi yu ri cha ji ha neun 2 pu nui 1 e hae dang ha neun pu bun

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of dividing and one half, making the word memorable as the result of splitting a whole into two equal parts.

Usage tips

  • For approximate amounts, Korean can add an approximation marker after this noun, a useful pattern for talking about time, prices, and percentages.

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