How to say to split in Korean

Meaning

쪼개다 means to split something into two or more pieces. You can use it for things like wood, fruit, bread, ice, or nuts when they are broken apart. It often gives the feeling of making smaller pieces, sometimes with your hands or a tool.

Example sentences

1. 사과를 반으로 쪼갰어요.

   I split the apple in half.

2. 빵을 두 조각으로 쪼개서 먹었어요.

   I split the bread into two pieces and ate it.

3. 아빠가 나무를 쪼개요.

   Dad splits the wood.

4. 호두를 망치로 쪼갰어요.

   I cracked the walnut with a hammer.

5. 수박을 쪼갰어요.

   I split the watermelon open.

6. 아저씨가 큰 돌을 쪼개요.

   The man splits a big rock.