English–Korean

“guess” in Korean

Korean

Also짐작하다 (chimjakada) · 추측하다 (chucheukada)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchimjak

Example

그의 표정만으로 짐작이 가요.keu ui pyo jeong ma neu ro chim ja gi ka yo

I can guess just from his expression.

Illustration for 짐작 (guess)

How to say “guess” in Korean

“Guess” in Korean is 짐작 (chimjak).

A rough conclusion drawn from clues or circumstances rather than confirmed knowledge.

Full entry for 짐작: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 짐작

그 상황만으로 짐작이 어렵다.keu sang hwang ma neu ro chim ja gi eo ryeop tta

It is difficult to guess from that situation alone.

Tips for using 짐작

  • It suits conclusions that remain open to correction, making it useful in polite discussion rather than for stating a firm fact.

Other Korean words for “guess”

그의 표정을 보고 기분을 짐작했다.keu ui pyo jeong eul po go ki bu neul chim ja kaet tta

I guessed his mood from his expression.

그의 마음을 추측하는 건 어렵다.keu ui ma eu meul chu cheu ka neun keon eo ryeop tta

It is hard to guess his feelings.

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