🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

부러지다

Native Script:한국어 한글

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bureojida

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Snap/snæp/
verbnounadjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2500 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"나뭇가지가 무게를 견디지 못하고 부러졌다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As verb
  1. 1

    To break suddenly and completely with a sharp, cracking sound.

    "The old wooden branch snapped under the heavy weight of the snow."
  2. 2

    To suddenly lose one's self-control due to extreme stress, pressure, or anger.

    "After working three consecutive shifts without sleep, she finally snapped."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German 'snappen' meaning to chatter, snatch, or bite, entering English in the late 15th century. Over time, the meaning evolved from a quick, sharp bite or snatching motion to describe sudden breaking sounds, rapid closures, and abrupt changes in emotional state.

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