English–Korean

“imagine” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangsanghada

Example

나는 책을 읽으면서 이야기를 상상해요.na neun chae geul il geu myeon seo i ya gi reul sang sang hae yo

I imagine a story as I read a book.

Illustration for 상상하다 (imagine)

How to say “imagine” in Korean

“Imagine” in Korean is 상상하다 (sangsanghada).

Building a mental picture of something that is absent, possible, or entirely made up.

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

Example sentences with 상상하다

영화를 보며 장면을 상상해요.yeong hwa reul po myeo chang myeo neul sang sang hae yo

I imagine a scene while watching a movie.

Tips for using 상상하다

  • This word works for both creative scenes and possible situations, so it is useful when discussing stories, plans, or imagined events.

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