Korean word

해방

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaebang

Meaning

  • nounfreedom

Example

이 과제만 끝나면 해방이야.i kwa je man kkeun na myeon hae bang i ya

Once this assignment is done, I'll be free.

Illustration for 해방 (freedom)

More examples

오랜 치료 끝에 그는 스트레스에서 해방되었다.o raen chi ryo kkeu se keu neun seu teu re seu e seo hae bang doe eot tta

After a long course of treatment, he was free from stress.

Core concept

A heavy burden is lifted, leaving a person free and at ease.

Common phrases

  • 해방을 맞이하다hae bang eul ma ji ha da

    welcome freedom

  • 스트레스에서 해방되다seu teu re seu e seo hae bang doe da

    be free from stress

Similar words

해방감haebanggam: A feeling of being free after restraint or an unwanted duty has been removed.
안도감andogam: A calm feeling that comes when fear or tension fades and things seem safe again.

Definition in Korean

힘들거나 귀찮은 일에서 해방되어 마음이 편해지는 상태him deul geo na kwi cha neun i re seo hae bang doe eo ma eu mi pyeon hae ji neun sang tae

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines roots meaning to loosen and release, giving the image of freedom from a binding burden.

Usage tips

  • In conversation, this word can sound playfully dramatic when a difficult chore or assignment finally ends.

Opposites

Related words

  • 해방하다haebanghadaliberateverb
  • 해방감haebanggamfeeling of freedomnoun

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