English–Korean

“idea” in Korean

Korean

Also아이디어 (aidieo)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsaenggak

Example

좋은 생각이 났어요.cho eun saeng ga gi na sseo yo

A good idea came to me.

Illustration for 생각 (idea)

How to say “idea” in Korean

“Idea” in Korean is 생각 (saenggak).

Something appearing or staying in a person's mind, from a fresh idea and an opinion to an impression, memory, or way of thinking.

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

Example sentences with 생각

당신의 생각을 듣고 싶어요.tang si nui saeng ga geul teut kko si peo yo

I want to hear your thoughts.

Tips for using 생각

  • Korean can use this word for a personal view without making it sound like a proven fact, which helps keep opinions polite and clear.

Other Korean words for “idea”

좋은 아이디어 있어?cho eun a i di eo i sseo

Do you have a good idea?

“idea” in other languages