No. 13,404 in Korean
떠나며
"떠나며" means "while leaving" or "as one leaves."
In a sentence
그는 새로운 출발을 꿈꾸며 도시를 떠나며 모든 것을 뒤로 했다.
He left the city behind, dreaming of a fresh start.
In this sentence, '떠나며' is used to indicate the reasons or circumstances that accompany the act of leaving (떠나다). It provides context for the actions or motivations happening simultaneously with the departure.
우리는 바다를 떠나며 다음 여행지를 계획하기 시작했다.
We began planning our next destination as we left the sea.
Here, '떠나며' describes the departing action of leaving the sea while simultaneously engaging in the activity of planning the next destination, showing concurrent actions.
그녀는 아쉬운 마음으로 캠프장을 떠나며 친구들에게 작별 인사를 했다.
She bade farewell to her friends as she left the campsite with a feeling of regret.
In this instance, '떠나며' reflects the concomitant emotion and action while departing, emphasizing the relational and emotional aspects tied to the act of leaving the location.
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