When to use to break in Korean

When to use it

The word "to break" (깨뜨리다) means to damage something so it cracks or breaks into pieces. You use it for things like cups, windows, plates, or bottles when a person causes the damage. It is common in everyday situations, especially when something is broken by accident.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 컵을 깨뜨렸어요.

   I broke a cup at home.

2. 학교에서 친구가 창문을 깨뜨렸어요.

   My friend broke a window at school.

3. 아이가 공으로 화분을 깨뜨렸어요.

   The child broke a flowerpot with a ball.

4. 조심하세요. 접시를 깨뜨리지 마세요.

   Be careful. Don't break the plate.

5. 가게에서 실수로 병을 깨뜨렸어요.

   I accidentally broke a bottle in the store.

6. 여행 중에 안경을 깨뜨렸어요.

   I broke my glasses during the trip.