English–Korean

“joke” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationnongdam

Example

그 말은 농담이야.keu ma reun nong da mi ya

That remark is a joke.

Illustration for 농담 (joke)

How to say “joke” in Korean

“Joke” in Korean is 농담 (nongdam).

A lighthearted bit of speech that invites people to laugh.

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

Example sentences with 농담

그는 실수를 농담으로 넘겼다.keu neun sil su reul nong da meu ro neom gyeot tta

He passed off his mistake as a joke.

Tips for using 농담

  • It is useful when a speaker suddenly reveals that a claim was playful, especially after saying something surprising.

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