Level 5

분실

bunsil

An annex, an office in another location

TOPIK 5

Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '분실' primarily means 'loss' or 'losing something.' It is commonly used in contexts where an item is lost or misplaced, such as documents, personal belongings, or electronic devices.

Common Contexts

You will often see '분실' in official or formal situations, such as reporting lost items at a lost and found office (분실물 센터) or when filling out forms related to lost property. It is a noun and often appears with verbs like '하다' (to do) or '되다' (to become).

Collocations and Patterns

  • 분실하다: to lose something
  • 분실물 센터: lost and found center
  • 분실 신고: report of loss
  • 분실 시: in case of loss

Usage Tips

When using '분실,' it usually implies an accidental or unintentional loss. It is not used for deliberate disposal or giving away items. Learners sometimes confuse '분실' with '분실물' (lost item), so remember that '분실' refers to the act or state of losing, while '분실물' refers to the lost object itself.

Example Sentences

여권을 분실해서 다시 신청해야 했어요.

Yeogwoneul bunsilhaeseo dasi sincheonghaeya haesseoyo.

I lost my passport, so I had to apply for a new one.

분실물 센터에 가서 잃어버린 가방을 찾았어요.

Bunsilmul senteoe gaseo ilheobeorin gabangeul chajasseoyo.

I went to the lost and found center and found my lost bag.

핸드폰 분실 시 즉시 신고하는 것이 중요합니다.

Haendeupon bunsil si jeuksi singohaneun geosi jungyohamnida.

It is important to report immediately if you lose your phone.