Korean Dictionary

How to say “I'm on break” in Korean

쉬고 있어요

Swigo isseoyo

BeginnerGreetings

Usage & Context

Letting someone know you're currently taking a break. 점심 시간이에요 (it's lunch time) is more specific. Often used to explain why you're not at your desk or available. Koreans typically have set break times that are respected in workplace culture.

Example Sentence

지금 전화 받기 어려워요, 쉬고 있어요.

It's hard to take calls now, I'm on break.

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