English–Korean
“joke” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationnongdam
Example
그 말은 농담이야.keu ma reun nong da mi ya
That remark is a joke.
How to say “joke” in Korean
“Joke” in Korean is 농담 (nongdam).
A lighthearted bit of speech that invites people to laugh.
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.