मतलब
To cease one's work or relinquish control of a task.
सांस्कृतिक पृष्ठभूमि
In Korea's competitive education system, '손을 놓다' is often used to describe 'Su-po-ja' (math abandoners)—students who give up on mathematics because it's too difficult. The idiom reflects the agrarian history where 'letting go of the plow' was the ultimate sign of retirement for a farmer. It is used when a 'Chaebol' (conglomerate) leader steps down from management, often due to age or scandal, to show they are no longer involved in daily operations. Korean parents are known for being deeply involved in their children's lives. '손을 놓다' is often used as advice for parents to let their adult children be independent.
Dropping the Particle
In casual speech, just say '손 놨어' (Son nwas-eo). It sounds much more natural than keeping the '을'.
Not for Accidents
If you drop your ice cream, do NOT say '손을 놓았어요'. People will think you had a deep philosophical reason for letting it fall.
मतलब
To cease one's work or relinquish control of a task.
Dropping the Particle
In casual speech, just say '손 놨어' (Son nwas-eo). It sounds much more natural than keeping the '을'.
Not for Accidents
If you drop your ice cream, do NOT say '손을 놓았어요'. People will think you had a deep philosophical reason for letting it fall.
Use with '완전히'
To sound like a native, add '완전히' (completely) before the phrase when talking about retirement.
The 'Su-po-ja' Context
If you hear someone say they 'let go of their hands' in school, they are likely talking about a specific subject they've given up on.
खुद को परखो
Fill in the blank with the correct form of '손을 놓다'.
아버지는 작년에 회사를 은퇴하시고 일을 완전히 ( ).
The sentence refers to a past event (last year) and uses the honorific '아버지는', so '놓으셨어요' is the most appropriate.
Which situation best fits the idiom '손을 놓다'?
다음 중 '손을 놓다'를 사용하기 가장 적절한 상황은?
The idiom is used for stopping an activity or task, like quitting exercise.
Match the Korean sentence with its English meaning.
문장을 알맞은 뜻과 연결하세요.
공부 = study, 사업 = business, 집안일 = housework.
Complete the dialogue using '손을 놓다'.
가: 왜 요즘 피아노 안 쳐요? 나: 손목이 아파서 한동안 ( ).
The speaker is explaining why they stopped playing the piano.
Match the nuance of '손을 놓다' to the sentence.
문장의 뉘앙스를 고르세요. '시험이 내일인데 공부에서 손을 놓으면 어떡해?'
In this context, it implies neglecting or giving up on studies.
Choose the correct particle.
그는 10년 동안 하던 장사( ) 손을 놓았다.
The particle '에서' is used to indicate the field or task one is stopping.
🎉 स्कोर: /6
विज़ुअल लर्निंग टूल्स
Hand Idioms Comparison
अभ्यास बैंक
6 अभ्यास아버지는 작년에 회사를 은퇴하시고 일을 완전히 ( ).
The sentence refers to a past event (last year) and uses the honorific '아버지는', so '놓으셨어요' is the most appropriate.
다음 중 '손을 놓다'를 사용하기 가장 적절한 상황은?
The idiom is used for stopping an activity or task, like quitting exercise.
बाईं ओर के प्रत्येक आइटम को दाईं ओर के उसके जोड़े से मिलाएं:
공부 = study, 사업 = business, 집안일 = housework.
가: 왜 요즘 피아노 안 쳐요? 나: 손목이 아파서 한동안 ( ).
The speaker is explaining why they stopped playing the piano.
문장의 뉘앙스를 고르세요. '시험이 내일인데 공부에서 손을 놓으면 어떡해?'
In this context, it implies neglecting or giving up on studies.
그는 10년 동안 하던 장사( ) 손을 놓았다.
The particle '에서' is used to indicate the field or task one is stopping.
🎉 स्कोर: /6
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल
12 सवालNo, it implies a more permanent or long-term stoppage. For a break, use '잠시 쉬다'.
It's not rude, but it's descriptive. If you say 'Boss, please let go of your hands,' it sounds like you're telling him to retire or stop interfering.
'그만두다' is a simple verb for 'to quit.' '손을 놓다' is more idiomatic and visual.
Usually no. For relationships, we use '헤어지다' (break up) or '손을 놓다' in a literal sense (letting go of hands while walking).
Not at all! It can mean a well-deserved retirement or a peaceful conclusion to a project.
You can say '손을 놓으려고 해요'.
No, '놓다' is a native Korean word. Only '손' has the Hanja {手}.
Yes! '다이어트에서 손을 놓았다' is a common way to say you've stopped dieting.
The opposite would be '손을 대다' (to start/touch a task) or '손을 붙이다'.
Very often, especially regarding economic strikes or politicians resigning.
Yes, you can say '오늘 하루 손을 놓고 쉬었어' (I did nothing and rested all day).
No, it is used by all age groups.
संबंधित मुहावरे
{손|手}을 떼다
similarTo take one's hands off something.
{손|手}을 씻다
similarTo wash one's hands of something.
{손|手}을 젓다
contrastTo wave one's hand (to say no).
{손|手}을 붙이다
contrastTo start working on something.
{손|手}에 익다
builds onTo be used to something.
{손|手}을 거두다
specialized formTo withdraw help or stop an action.
