독립적인 (+noun) · 독립적으로 (adv.)
independent
Example
언니는 대학생 때부터 독립적으로 생활했어요.
My older sister has lived independently since college.
Word parts
독 alone+립 stand+적 -ic, -ive
Literally 'standing alone'.
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Pronounced [동닙쩍] — nasalization: ㄱ + ㄹ becomes ㅇ + ㄴ.