B1 verb Neutral

분실하다

pun.ɕil.ɦa.da

To lose an object or a document, often by mistake.

Examples

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1

여권을 분실하면 대사관에 가야 합니다.

If you lose your passport, you must go to the embassy.

2

분실물 센터에 연락해 보셨나요?

Have you tried contacting the lost and found center?

3

나 열쇠 분실한 것 같아.

I think I lost my keys.

Word Family

Noun
분실
Verb
분실하다
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Memory Tip

Bun-sil: Think of 'Bun' (part) and 'Sil' (lose). You lost a part of your belongings.

Quick Quiz

가방을 ( )서 경찰서에 신고하러 가요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 분실해서

Examples

1

여권을 분실하면 대사관에 가야 합니다.

everyday

If you lose your passport, you must go to the embassy.

2

분실물 센터에 연락해 보셨나요?

formal

Have you tried contacting the lost and found center?

3

나 열쇠 분실한 것 같아.

informal

I think I lost my keys.

4

개인 정보 분실은 심각한 사회적 문제를 야기한다.

academic

Losing personal information causes serious social problems.

5

회사 출입증을 분실했을 경우 즉시 보고하십시오.

business

If you lose your company ID card, report it immediately.

Word Family

Noun
분실
Verb
분실하다

Common Collocations

지갑을 분실하다 to lose a wallet
물건을 분실하다 to lose an item
여권을 분실하다 to lose a passport
분실을 신고하다 to report a loss
분실물 센터 lost and found center

Common Phrases

분실 주의

beware of loss

분실 신고서

loss report form

분실 위험

risk of loss

Often Confused With

분실하다 vs 잃어버리다

잃어버리다 is general and common in speech; 분실하다 is more formal and used in official contexts.

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Usage Notes

Essential for IELTS General letters regarding lost luggage or items on public transport.

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Common Mistakes

Don't use '분실하다' for losing a game; that is '지다'.

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Memory Tip

Bun-sil: Think of 'Bun' (part) and 'Sil' (lose). You lost a part of your belongings.

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Word Origin

From Sino-Korean 紛失 (to lose).

Grammar Patterns

-을/를 분실하다 (to lose something) 분실하는 바람에 (because I lost it [unexpectedly])
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Cultural Context

Korean subways have very efficient '분실물 센터' where lost items are often recovered.

Quick Quiz

가방을 ( )서 경찰서에 신고하러 가요.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 분실해서

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