독립이 · 독립을
independence
Example
8월 15일은 한국의 독립을 기념하는 날이에요.
August 15th is the day that celebrates Korea's independence.
Word parts
독 alone+립 stand
Literally 'standing alone'.
Good to know
Pronounced [동닙] — nasalization of both consonants.
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독립이 · 독립을
independence
Example
8월 15일은 한국의 독립을 기념하는 날이에요.
August 15th is the day that celebrates Korea's independence.
Word parts
Literally 'standing alone'.
Good to know
Pronounced [동닙] — nasalization of both consonants.