Korean Dictionary
How to say "Quarter" in Korean
“Quarter” in Korean is 사분의 일 (pronounced "sabun-ui il").
사분의 일
sabun-ui il
Usage & Context
The word for quarter, used to indicate one of four equal parts. This is used in time expressions, measurements, and fractions.
Example Sentence
케이크의 사분의 일을 먹었어요.
I ate a quarter of the cake.
How to use 사분의 일 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Quarter” is 사분의 일, romanized as sabun-ui il.
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 사분의 일.
Pronunciation Guide
'사' (sa) sounds like 'sa' in 'sad'. '분' (bun) is like 'boon' in 'moon'. '의' (ui) is a possessive particle, often pronounced like 'ee' or 'eh' in this context. '일' (il) sounds like 'eel'.
More Example Sentences
Requesting a specific portion of food.
케이크의 사분의 일을 잘라주세요.
Please cut a quarter of the cake.
Discussing probabilities in a game or situation.
사분의 일 확률로 이길 수 있어요.
There's a one-in-four chance of winning.
Admitting partial comprehension of a topic.
저는 사분의 일만 이해했어요.
I only understood a quarter of it.
Cultural Context
While '반' (half) is very common in daily Korean for time and sharing, '사분의 일' (quarter) is less frequently used for time expressions. Instead of 'quarter past/to', Koreans typically state the exact minutes (e.g., '세 시 십오 분', 'three fifteen'). '사분의 일' is more commonly found in mathematical contexts, recipes, or when precisely describing fractions or proportions.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
사분의 일 지점
quarter point (e.g., in a race)
사분의 일씩
a quarter each
사분의 일 가격
quarter price (25% of original price)
Related Expressions
사등분
sa-deungbun
division into four equal parts
25%
isibo peosenteu
25 percent
일부분
ilbubun
a part, a portion
조금
jogeum
a little, a bit
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