Korean word

헤어짐

Pronunciation

Romanizationheeojim

Meaning

  • nounparting

Example

오랜 친구와의 헤어짐이 아쉽다.o raen chin gu wa ui he eo ji mi a swip tta

It is sad to part with an old friend.

Illustration for 헤어짐 (parting)

More examples

갑작스러운 헤어짐에 대비할 시간이 없었다.kap jjak sseu reo un he eo ji me tae bi hal ssi ga ni eop sseot tta

There was no time to prepare for the sudden parting.

Core concept

The moment or condition in which people who were together become separated.

Common phrases

  • 친구와의 헤어짐chin gu wa ui he eo jim

    parting with a friend

  • 갑작스러운 헤어짐kap jjak sseu reo un he eo jim

    sudden parting

  • 아쉬운 헤어짐a swi un he eo jim

    sad parting

Similar words

이별ibyeol: Separation from people or groups that may mark the end of a relationship.
작별chakppyeol: A farewell expressed through words or actions when people part.

Definition in Korean

서로 함께 있지 않게 되는 상태나 관계의 끝을 가리키는 명사.seo ro ham kke it jji an ke toe neun sang tae na kwan gye ui kkeu seul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

A Korean verb stem meaning to part takes a noun-forming ending, turning the idea of separation into the noun for a parting.

Usage tips

  • It can describe a sad goodbye without suggesting that the relationship ended forever, so context shows whether the separation is temporary or final.

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