Korean

혼자

혼자
Meaning: alone; by oneself
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Example sentences

I was home alone.
부모님의 승인 없이는 혼자 여행을 갈 수 없다.
You cannot go on a trip alone without your parents' approval.
그는 워낙 힘이 세서 혼자서도 그 무거운 것을 들 수 있었다.
He was so strong that he could lift that heavy thing by himself.
그는 도저히 혼자 해낼 수 없었다.
He absolutely couldn't do it alone.
겁이 많은 아이는 밤에 혼자 잠을 못 자요.
A child who is easily scared can't sleep alone at night.
부모님을 일찍 여의고 고아가 된 그는 혼자서 꿋꿋이 자랐다
Having lost his parents early and become an orphan, he grew up steadfastly on his own.
이 일은 저 혼자 하기에는 벅차요.
This work is too much for me to do alone.
혼자 남겨진 아이는 서럽게 울었다.
The child left alone cried sorrowfully.
밤에 혼자 길을 걷는 것이 겁나요.
I'm scared of walking on the street alone at night.
혼자서 밥을 먹는 아이의 모습이 무척 안쓰러웠다.
The sight of the child eating alone was very pitiable.

Usage Notes

Refers to being without others or doing something independently.

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