Korean Dictionary
How to say "Share" in Korean
“Share” in Korean is 나누다 (pronounced "nanuda").
나누다
nanuda
Usage & Context
Giving part of something to someone or dividing something together. Sharing is fundamental to building intimacy in Korean relationships.
Example Sentence
나는 너와 모든 것을 나누고 싶어.
I want to share everything with you.
How to use 나누다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Share” is 나누다, romanized as nanuda.
Usage tip
Relationship words can sound too direct if the social context is wrong. Check the age, closeness, and formality before using it.
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 나누다.
Pronunciation Guide
나 (na) sounds like 'nah' in 'nah-nah-nah'. 누 (nu) is like 'noo' in 'noodle'. 다 (da) is like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. The syllables are pronounced smoothly with fairly even stress.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
나눠요
nanwoyo
Common polite form used in daily conversation.
Casual (반말)
나눠
nanwo
Used with close friends or people younger than you.
More Example Sentences
Suggesting to share food with a friend.
우리 같이 점심 나눠 먹을까?
Shall we share lunch together?
Expressing a desire to share an emotion with a loved one.
이 기쁨을 너와 나누고 싶어.
I want to share this joy with you.
Offering support to someone going through a tough time.
어려운 일이 있으면 언제든지 나에게 나눠줘.
If you have any difficulties, always share them with me.
Cultural Context
나누다 is a very important concept in Korean culture, extending beyond just physical sharing to emotional support and community. Sharing food (나눠 먹다) is a common act of bonding, whether it's splitting a dish at a restaurant or offering homemade side dishes (반찬) to neighbors. In K-dramas, you often see characters sharing their worries (고민을 나누다) or happiness (기쁨을 나누다) with friends and family, highlighting the communal aspect of Korean relationships.
Editorial note
We check relationship words like 나누다 against age, closeness, and politeness rules, because a literal English match often misses the social meaning.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
정을 나누다
to share affection/warmth (to bond)
이야기를 나누다
to share stories, to chat
빵을 나누다
to break bread (to share food)
Related Expressions
함께하다
hamkkehada
to be together, to do together
분배하다
bunbaeha-da
to distribute, to allocate (more formal/economic)
공유하다
gongyuhada
to share (often for information, files, or common space)
독점하다
dokjeomhada
to monopolize (antonym)
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