English–Korean
“in other words” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheuk
Example
그의 말은 즉 거절이라는 뜻이다.keu ui ma reun cheuk keo jeo ri ra neun tteu si da
In other words, his words express a refusal.
How to say “in other words” in Korean
“In other words” in Korean is 즉 (cheuk).
A brief signal that the next words restate the main point of what came before.
Example sentences with 즉
그는 시험에 합격했다. 즉 다음 단계로 넘어가게 된다.keu neun si heo me hap kkyeo kaet tta cheuk ta eum tan gye ro neo meo ga ge toen da
He passed the exam. In other words, he will move on to the next stage.
Tips for using 즉
- English-speaking learners can remember that this word links an explanation to its takeaway, rather than introducing a completely new topic.