솔로
sollo
The Korean word for "solo" is 솔로 (sollo).
솔로 is a noun used to refer to a job or performance done by one person. In a colloquial dating context, it is often used to describe someone who is single or not in a relationship.
Meaning: job or performance done by one person (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
sollo
Did you know?
- While 솔로 refers to being single, the term 모태솔로 describes someone who has been single since the moment of their conception.
- The phrase 솔로 탈출 (solo escape) is a popular slang expression used when someone finally enters a romantic relationship.
- If you are talking about a solo musical performance, a Korean speaker is more likely to use the native term 독주 (dok-ju) instead of the loanword 솔로.
Examples in context
- 저는 영화를 혼자 보러 갔어요.I went to see a movie alone.
- 저는 혼자서 문제를 해결했어요.I solved the problem by myself.
- 그는 자기 혼자서 사업을 성공시켰어요.He succeeded in his business all by himself.
- 그 가수는 드디어 솔로로 데뷔했어요.geu gasuneun deudieo soloro debyuhaesseoyo.That singer finally debuted as a solo artist.
- 이번 무대는 솔로 공연이에요.ibeon mudae-neun solo gongyeon-ieyo.This stage is a solo performance.
Example conversation
Minjun and Seoyeon are talking about a music concert.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 이번 공연에 솔로 무대가 있나요?Seoyeon ssi, ibeon gong-yeon-e sollo mudae-ga innayo?Seoyeon, is there a solo stage in this performance?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 민준 씨. 마지막 곡이 솔로예요.ne, Minjun ssi. majimak gogi sollo-yeyo.Yes, Minjun. The last song is a solo.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 기대되네요. 누가 부르나요?jeongmal gidae-doeneyo. nuga bureunayo?I'm really looking forward to it. Who is singing?
- 서연 Seo-yeon메인 보컬이 혼자 노래할 거예요.mein bokeori honja norae-hal geoyeyo.The main vocal will sing alone.
