B2 verb Neutral

단절되다

[tan.dʑʌl.dwe.da]

To be cut off or disconnected, referring to relationships, communication, traditions, or physical connections.

Examples

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1

폭우로 인해 산간 마을의 도로가 단절되었다.

The roads to the mountain village were cut off due to heavy rain.

2

세대 간의 소통이 단절되는 현상이 심화되고 있습니다.

The phenomenon of communication being cut off between generations is intensifying.

3

친구랑 연락이 단절돼서 어떻게 지내는지 몰라.

I lost contact with my friend, so I don't know how they are doing.

Word Family

Noun
단절
Verb
단절하다
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Memory Tip

Dan (Cut) + Jeol (Section) = Cut the section off.

Quick Quiz

기술의 발달로 편리해졌지만, 사람 사이의 정은 오히려 ___되고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단절

Examples

1

폭우로 인해 산간 마을의 도로가 단절되었다.

everyday

The roads to the mountain village were cut off due to heavy rain.

2

세대 간의 소통이 단절되는 현상이 심화되고 있습니다.

formal

The phenomenon of communication being cut off between generations is intensifying.

3

친구랑 연락이 단절돼서 어떻게 지내는지 몰라.

informal

I lost contact with my friend, so I don't know how they are doing.

4

전통 문화가 현대 사회로 넘어오면서 맥락이 단절되는 경우가 많다.

academic

As traditional culture moves into modern society, there are many cases where the context is severed.

5

공급망이 단절되면 생산 공정에 막대한 차질이 생깁니다.

business

If the supply chain is cut off, it causes huge setbacks in the production process.

Word Family

Noun
단절
Verb
단절하다

Common Collocations

소통이 단절되다 communication is cut off
관계가 단절되다 a relationship is severed
대화가 단절되다 conversation is cut off
경력이 단절되다 career is interrupted
외부와 단절되다 to be cut off from the outside

Common Phrases

단절된 삶

a disconnected life

소통의 단절

breakdown of communication

완전히 단절되다

to be completely severed

Often Confused With

단절되다 vs 중단되다

Severed (단절) implies a complete break or loss of connection, while interrupted (중단) implies a temporary stop in progress.

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Usage Notes

Used frequently in sociological contexts regarding 'career breaks' (경력 단절) or 'generational gaps' (세대 단절).

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '절단되다' which is usually used for physical cutting (like a limb or wire).

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Memory Tip

Dan (Cut) + Jeol (Section) = Cut the section off.

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Word Origin

From Hanja: 斷 (to cut) + 絶 (to sever).

Grammar Patterns

~이/가 단절되다 ~와/과 단절되다
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Cultural Context

The term '경단녀' (career-interrupted woman) is a significant social term in Korea referring to women who stop working due to childcare.

Quick Quiz

기술의 발달로 편리해졌지만, 사람 사이의 정은 오히려 ___되고 있다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 단절

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