English–Korean
“dilemma” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchintoeyangnan
Example
상황이 진퇴양난에 빠져 해결책이 보이지 않는다.sang hwang i chin toe yang na ne ppa jeo hae gyeol chae gi po i ji an neun da
The situation has become a dilemma, and no solution is in sight.
How to say “dilemma” in Korean
“Dilemma” in Korean is 진퇴양난 (chintoeyangnan).
Being stuck because neither pressing ahead nor withdrawing offers a workable solution.
Example sentences with 진퇴양난
그는 선택의 기로에서 진퇴양난에 놓였다.keu neun seon tae gui ki ro e seo chin toe yang na ne no yeot tta
He found himself at a crossroads, facing a dilemma over what to choose.
Tips for using 진퇴양난
- Its formal tone suits news, writing, and serious discussions, while casual conversations often use simpler wording for the same kind of problem.