Korean word

헤어지다

Pronunciation

Romanizationheeojida

Meaning

  • verbpart

Example

우리는 어제 헤어졌어요.u ri neun eo je he eo jeo sseo yo

We parted yesterday.

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More examples

연인과 헤어졌어요.yeo nin gwa he eo jeo sseo yo

My partner and I parted.

Core concept

People who were connected go their separate ways and no longer meet.

Common phrases

  • 연인과 헤어지다yeo nin gwa he eo ji da

    break up with a romantic partner

  • 친구와 헤어지다chin gu wa he eo ji da

    part ways with a friend

  • 길에서 헤어지다ki re seo he eo ji da

    part ways on the way

Similar words

이별하다ibyeolhada: A relationship ends after the people involved say goodbye.
갈라서다kallaseoda: People separate and go in different directions.

Definition in Korean

사람 사이의 관계가 끝나 서로 만나지 않게 되다.sa ram sa i ui kwan gye ga kkeun na seo ro man na ji an ke toe da

Word origin

The native Korean formation presents separation as a change of state, making the word useful for a relationship that has ended.

Usage tips

  • It applies to friends and family as well as romantic partners, so it is not limited to dating relationships.

Other meanings

  • split upverb

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