Korean Dictionary
How to say "Dissociation" in Korean
“Dissociation” in Korean is 해리 (pronounced "haeri").
해리
haeri
Usage & Context
Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from thoughts, feelings, or surroundings. It often occurs as a trauma response. Korean therapists treat 해리 with specialized approaches.
Example Sentence
해리 증상이 심하면 일상생활에 지장을 준다.
Severe dissociation symptoms interfere with daily life.
How to use 해리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Dissociation” is 해리, romanized as haeri.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 해리.
Pronunciation Guide
해 (hae) sounds like 'hae' in 'hail' or 'hay'. 리 (ri) is pronounced like 'ree' in 'tree'. The word is a simple two syllables: 'hae-ri'.
More Example Sentences
A mental health professional explaining trauma responses.
충격적인 사건 후에 해리 증상을 겪는 경우가 많습니다.
It's common to experience dissociation symptoms after a shocking event.
A therapist explaining symptoms to a client.
갑자기 멍해지거나 현실감이 없어지는 것이 해리의 한 형태일 수 있어요.
Suddenly feeling blank or losing a sense of reality can be a form of dissociation.
Friends discussing a K-drama plot point.
드라마에서 주인공이 과거의 트라우마 때문에 해리를 겪는 모습이 나왔어요.
In the drama, the main character was shown experiencing dissociation due to past trauma.
Cultural Context
Dissociation, especially as a trauma response, is a complex topic. While the term '해리' is a direct translation, public understanding might still be limited compared to more common terms like '우울증' (depression) or '불안' (anxiety). K-dramas that deal with psychological thrillers or trauma often depict characters experiencing symptoms that could be identified as dissociation, subtly raising awareness.
Editorial note
We review entries like 해리 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
해리 증상
Dissociation symptoms
해리 장애
Dissociative disorder
해리를 겪다
To experience dissociation
Related Expressions
정신 분열
jeongsin bunyeol
Schizophrenia (a distinct condition, but sometimes related in discussions of severe mental states)
현실감 상실
hyeonsilgam sangsil
Loss of reality
멍하다
meonghada
To be blank/dazed
트라우마
teurauma
Trauma
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