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이별하다 meaning and pronunciation

ibyeolhada · part; separate

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Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 71980
Part of speech: 동사Pronunciation: 이ː별하다Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    오랫동안 만나지 못하게 떨어져 있거나 헤어지다.

    English: part; separate — To separate or part from someone so that one cannot see him/her for a long time.

    Examples

    • 이별하는 날.
    • 이별하는 장면.
    • 가족과 이별하다.
    • 애인과 이별하다.
    • 영원히 이별하다.
    • 나는 외국에서 일하게 되어 가족과 이별해야 했다.
Origin
離別하다
Categories
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