Korean word

종료

Pronunciation

Romanizationchongnyo

Meaning

  • nounend

Example

프로그램의 종료 버튼을 누르세요.peu ro geu rae mui chong nyo peo teu neul nu reu se yo

Press the program's Exit button.

Illustration for 종료 (end)

More examples

서비스 종료 안내를 받았습니다.seo bi seu chong nyo an nae reul pa dat sseum ni da

I received a notice about the service ending.

Core concept

A process reaches its stopping point and is fully wrapped up.

Common phrases

  • 프로그램 종료peu ro geu raem chong nyo

    program termination

  • 종료 버튼chong nyo peo teun

    Exit button

  • 서비스 종료seo bi seu chong nyo

    service termination

Similar words

끝kkeut: The last point or state of something that has been continuing.
마무리mamuri: The final work of organizing and completing remaining parts before something ends.
마감magam: The fixed time when work or submissions must stop being accepted.

Definition in Korean

일이나 과정이 끝나 마무리된 상태나 그 시점을 가리키는 명사.i ri na kwa jeong i kkeun na ma mu ri doen sang tae na keu si jeo meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word is built from elements meaning end and completion, reinforcing the idea of a process reaching its finish.

Usage tips

  • 종료 (jongnyo, "end or termination") commonly appears as a formal label on software buttons and notices, while everyday conversation usually uses more ordinary words for ending.

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