English–Korean

“meaning” in Korean

Korean

Also의미 (uimi)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtteut

Example

이 단어의 뜻이 뭐예요?i ta neo ui tteu si mwo ye yo

What does this word mean?

Illustration for 뜻 (meaning)

How to say “meaning” in Korean

“Meaning” in Korean is 뜻 (tteut).

The thought behind something, whether it is what words or things convey or what a person plans.

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

Example sentences with 뜻

그 표현의 뜻을 설명해 주세요.keu pyo hyeo nui tteu seul seol myeong hae chu se yo

Please explain the meaning of that expression.

Tips for using 뜻

  • Context usually shows which side is intended, so a question about a word and a question about a person's actions can use the same Korean noun.

Other Korean words for “meaning”

그 단어의 의미가 궁금해요.keu ta neo ui ui mi ga kung geum hae yo

I want to know the meaning of that word.

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