English–Korean
“basis” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeungeo
Example
그의 주장에는 근거가 없다.keu ui chu jang e neun keun geo ga eop tta
There is no basis for his claim.
How to say “basis” in Korean
“Basis” in Korean is 근거 (keungeo).
The material or reasoning that makes an assertion stand up.
Example sentences with 근거
언론은 그의 주장에 대한 근거를 요구했다.eol lo neun keu ui chu jang e tae han keun geo reul yo gu haet tta
The media demanded evidence for his claim.
Tips for using 근거
- English speakers can use this word for both documents and reasoning, so it is useful when discussing why an opinion deserves acceptance rather than merely stating the opinion.