일단락
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
3 of 5급한 업무가 일단락되었으니 이제 좀 쉬자.
Now that the urgent work is settled for now, let's take a break.
이번 사건은 검찰의 수사 발표로 일단락될 전망이다.
This case is expected to be settled with the prosecution's investigation announcement.
실험의 첫 번째 단계가 일단락된 후 데이터를 분석했다.
After the first stage of the experiment was concluded, the data was analyzed.
Word Family
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
급한 업무가 일단락되었으니 이제 좀 쉬자.
everydayNow that the urgent work is settled for now, let's take a break.
이번 사건은 검찰의 수사 발표로 일단락될 전망이다.
formalThis case is expected to be settled with the prosecution's investigation announcement.
실험의 첫 번째 단계가 일단락된 후 데이터를 분석했다.
academicAfter the first stage of the experiment was concluded, the data was analyzed.
프로젝트가 일단락되면 팀 회식을 합시다.
businessLet's have a team dinner once the project reaches a stopping point.
정리가 일단락됐어.
informalThe organizing is finished for now.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
사태 일단락
settlement of the situation
일단락을 짓다
to wrap up a phase
Often Confused With
완료 means complete finish, while 일단락 implies finishing a 'stage' or reaching a point where you can stop for now.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in news headlines when a long-running issue reaches a temporary conclusion.
Common Mistakes
Don't use it for something that is 100% finished forever if it's just one phase of a larger thing.
Memory Tip
Il (one) + Danrak (paragraph) = Finishing one paragraph of a story.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '一段落' (one stage/paragraph).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
치열했던 선거 운동은 투표가 시작되면서 ____ 되었다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 일단락
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