B1 verb Neutral

고립되다

[koɾipt͈weda]

To be isolated or cut off from others, either physically or socially.

Examples

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1

노인들이 사회적으로 고립되는 문제가 심각하다.

The problem of the elderly being socially isolated is serious.

2

섬에 갇혀서 며칠 동안 고립되어 있었어.

I was stuck on an island and isolated for several days.

3

외교적으로 고립되지 않으려면 동맹이 필요하다.

Alliances are needed to avoid being diplomatically isolated.

Word Family

Noun
고립
Verb
고립시키다
Adjective
고립된
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Memory Tip

Go-Rip: 'Go' (Alone/High) + 'Rip' (Standing). Standing alone.

Quick Quiz

폭설로 인해 산간 마을이 ( )되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 고립

Examples

1

노인들이 사회적으로 고립되는 문제가 심각하다.

academic

The problem of the elderly being socially isolated is serious.

2

섬에 갇혀서 며칠 동안 고립되어 있었어.

everyday

I was stuck on an island and isolated for several days.

3

외교적으로 고립되지 않으려면 동맹이 필요하다.

formal

Alliances are needed to avoid being diplomatically isolated.

4

나만 혼자 고립된 기분이야.

informal

I feel like I'm the only one isolated.

5

기술 변화에 뒤처지면 시장에서 고립될 수 있습니다.

business

If you fall behind in technological changes, you can be isolated in the market.

Word Family

Noun
고립
Verb
고립시키다
Adjective
고립된

Common Collocations

사회적으로 고립되다 to be socially isolated
완전히 고립되다 to be completely isolated
외교적 고립 diplomatic isolation
섬에 고립되다 to be isolated on an island
스스로 고립되다 to isolate oneself

Common Phrases

고립무원

being alone and helpless (idiom)

고립 정책

isolation policy

심리적 고립

psychological isolation

Often Confused With

고립되다 vs 소외되다

소외되다 implies being left out or marginalized by a group, while 고립되다 implies being completely cut off or alone.

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Usage Notes

Common in IELTS when discussing urbanization, mental health, or international relations.

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Common Mistakes

Do not confuse with '독립(independence)'.

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Memory Tip

Go-Rip: 'Go' (Alone/High) + 'Rip' (Standing). Standing alone.

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Word Origin

From Hanja 孤立 (Alone + Stand).

Grammar Patterns

~에 고립되다 ~로부터 고립되다

Quick Quiz

폭설로 인해 산간 마을이 ( )되었다.

Correct!

The correct answer is: 고립

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