Korean word

휴식

Pronunciation

Romanizationhyusik

Meaning

  • nounbreak

Example

잠깐 휴식을 취하자.cham kkan hyu si geul chwi ha ja

Let's take a short break.

Illustration for 휴식 (break)

More examples

주말에는 충분한 휴식을 취하세요.chu ma re neun chung bun han hyu si geul chwi ha se yo

Get enough rest on the weekend.

Core concept

Activity pauses so the body and mind can regain energy, whether the pause lasts a moment or much longer.

Common phrases

  • 휴식을 취하다hyu si geul chwi ha da

    take a break

  • 충분한 휴식chung bun han hyu sik

    enough rest

  • 휴식 시간hyu sik si gan

    break time

  • 짧은 휴식jjal beun hyu sik

    short break

Similar words

휴가hyuga: A planned period of leave from a job or school.
휴일hyuil: A regular or official day when work is not required.
휴양hyuyang: A stay in a peaceful place that helps restore health and energy.
휴식 시간hyusik sigan: A brief rest taken between parts of work or a lesson.

Definition in Korean

일상이나 노동 사이에 끼워 넣는 짧은 쉼부터 병이나 피로 회복을 위한 긴 휴식까지 포함하는 쉬는 시간이나 상태il sang i na no dong sa i e kki wo neon neun jjal beun swim bu teo pyeong i na pi ro hoe bo geul wi han kin hyu sik kka ji po ham ha neun swi neun si ga ni na sang tae

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines roots associated with resting and breathing, linking a pause in activity with renewed energy.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often reserve break for a short pause, while this word can also describe rest taken for recovery from tiredness or illness.

Other meanings

  • restnoun
  • breathernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 휴식처hyusikcheorest areanoun
  • 휴식기hyusikkkirest periodnoun
  • 휴식일hyusigilday offnoun

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