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TOPIK 5noun

해방

haebang

해방이 · 해방을

liberation, emancipation, release

Example

드디어 시험이 끝나서 해방된 기분이에요.

Exams are finally over, and I feel free.

Word parts

해 untie방 release

Literally 'untie and release'.

Good to know

해방 is general (even freedom from exams); 광복 refers specifically to Korea's 1945 liberation.