English–Korean
“disappearance” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsiljong
Example
그는 아이의 실종을 신고했다.keu neun a i ui sil jong eul sin go haet tta
He reported the child's disappearance.
How to say “disappearance” in Korean
“Disappearance” in Korean is 실종 (siljong).
A person can no longer be located, so their whereabouts are unknown to the people around them.
Example sentences with 실종
이웃의 실종 소식을 듣고 놀랐다.i u sui sil jong so si geul teut kko nol lat tta
I was surprised to hear that a neighbor had gone missing.
Tips for using 실종
- In Korean news and police language, 실종 (siljong, "disappearance") does not by itself suggest a crime or an intentional escape; it simply reports that a person cannot be found.