Korean

혼자

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

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Example sentences

나는 혼자 집에 있었다.
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.

Usage Notes

Refers to being without others or doing something independently.

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