English–Korean
“indirectness” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkanjeop
Example
그는 간접 표현을 자주 쓴다.keu neun kan jeop pyo hyeo neul cha ju sseun da
He often uses indirect expressions.
How to say “indirectness” in Korean
“Indirectness” in Korean is 간접 (kanjeop).
Meaning is conveyed by a detour, with the speaker avoiding a direct path to the point.
Example sentences with 간접
책을 통해 간접 경험을 쌓았다.chae geul tong hae kan jeop kyeong heo meul ssa at tta
I gained indirect experience through books.
Tips for using 간접
- This word helps distinguish a direct statement from a roundabout one, a useful contrast when reading Korean comments or conversations.