When to use independence in Korean

When to use it

Independence means being free and able to live or choose by yourself. In Korean, 독립 is used for a person who moves out and takes care of their own life, and also for a country becoming free. You can use it when talking about becoming independent, living independently, or learning about a country's independence in history class.

Example sentences

1. 저는 내년에 부모님 집에서 독립해요.

   I will move out of my parents' house next year.

2. 학교에서 한국의 독립 이야기를 배워요.

   At school, we learn about Korea's independence.

3. 형은 직장을 구하고 독립했어요.

   My older brother got a job and became independent.

4. 독립한 후에는 혼자 장을 봐요.

   After becoming independent, I shop for groceries by myself.

5. 혼자 여행을 하니까 독립한 기분이었어요.

   Traveling alone made me feel independent.

6. 엄마는 제가 천천히 독립하길 바라세요.

   My mom hopes I become independent step by step.