When to use bump into in Korean

When to use it

"Bump into" means to meet someone by chance when you were not planning to see them. The Korean word "마주치다" is used when you suddenly see a person in places like the street, school, or a store. It often gives the feeling of an unexpected meeting.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 복도에서 동생을 마주쳤어요.

   I bumped into my younger sibling in the hallway at home.

2. 학교에서 친구를 마주쳤어요.

   I bumped into a friend at school.

3. 길에서 선생님을 마주쳤어요.

   I bumped into my teacher on the street.

4. 카페에서 이웃을 마주쳐서 잠깐 이야기했어요.

   I bumped into my neighbor at a cafe, so we talked for a moment.

5. 마트에서 회사 동료를 마주쳤어요.

   I bumped into a coworker at the supermarket.

6. 여행 중에 공항에서 민지를 마주쳤어요.

   I bumped into Minji at the airport during my trip.