English–Korean

“indirect” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkanjeopjjeok

Example

그의 말은 간접적이다.keu ui ma reun kan jeop jjeo gi da

His words are indirect.

Illustration for 간접적 (indirect)

How to say “indirect” in Korean

“Indirect” in Korean is 간접적 (kanjeopjjeok).

Meaning travels around the direct path before it reaches the listener.

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

Example sentences with 간접적

간접적 영향 때문에 문제가 생겼다.kan jeop jjeok yeong hyang ttae mu ne mun je ga saeng gyeot tta

A problem arose because of the indirect influence.

Tips for using 간접적

  • In Korean communication, an indirect expression can soften a request or criticism, so a less direct message is not necessarily unclear or unkind.

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