B2 noun Neutral

일단락

il.tan.nak

The conclusion of a certain stage or phase of a task or event, allowing for a temporary break or a shift to the next stage.

Examples

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1

급한 업무가 일단락되었으니 이제 좀 쉬자.

Now that the urgent work is settled for now, let's take a break.

2

이번 사건은 검찰의 수사 발표로 일단락될 전망이다.

This case is expected to be settled with the prosecution's investigation announcement.

3

실험의 첫 번째 단계가 일단락된 후 데이터를 분석했다.

After the first stage of the experiment was concluded, the data was analyzed.

Word Family

Noun
일단락
Verb
일단락되다
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Memory Tip

Il (one) + Danrak (paragraph) = Finishing one paragraph of a story.

Quick Quiz

치열했던 선거 운동은 투표가 시작되면서 ____ 되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 일단락

Examples

1

급한 업무가 일단락되었으니 이제 좀 쉬자.

everyday

Now that the urgent work is settled for now, let's take a break.

2

이번 사건은 검찰의 수사 발표로 일단락될 전망이다.

formal

This case is expected to be settled with the prosecution's investigation announcement.

3

실험의 첫 번째 단계가 일단락된 후 데이터를 분석했다.

academic

After the first stage of the experiment was concluded, the data was analyzed.

4

프로젝트가 일단락되면 팀 회식을 합시다.

business

Let's have a team dinner once the project reaches a stopping point.

5

정리가 일단락됐어.

informal

The organizing is finished for now.

Word Family

Noun
일단락
Verb
일단락되다

Common Collocations

일단락되다 to reach a stopping point / be settled for now
업무가 일단락되다 work is wrapped up for the stage
사건이 일단락되다 an incident is settled
논쟁이 일단락되다 a dispute is concluded
일단락 짓다 to bring something to a temporary close

Common Phrases

사태 일단락

settlement of the situation

일단락을 짓다

to wrap up a phase

Often Confused With

일단락 vs 완료

완료 means complete finish, while 일단락 implies finishing a 'stage' or reaching a point where you can stop for now.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used in news headlines when a long-running issue reaches a temporary conclusion.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use it for something that is 100% finished forever if it's just one phase of a larger thing.

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Memory Tip

Il (one) + Danrak (paragraph) = Finishing one paragraph of a story.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean '一段落' (one stage/paragraph).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 일단락되다 ~을/를 일단락 짓다

Quick Quiz

치열했던 선거 운동은 투표가 시작되면서 ____ 되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 일단락

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