English–Korean

“key point” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhaekssim

Example

발표에서 핵심을 먼저 말해 주세요.pal pyo e seo haek ssi meul meon jeo mal hae chu se yo

Please state the key point first in your presentation.

Illustration for 핵심 (key point)

How to say “key point” in Korean

“Key point” in Korean is 핵심 (haekssim).

The most important center of a message, where its essential meaning is concentrated.

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

Example sentences with 핵심

핵심을 놓치면 전체를 오해할 수 있다.haek ssi meul no chi myeon cheon che reul o hae hal ssu it tta

If you miss the key point, you may misunderstand the whole thing.

Tips for using 핵심

  • English speakers can connect this word with the habit of stating the main idea early rather than making listeners search through every detail.

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