English–Korean

“myth” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinhwa

Example

학교에서 신화를 배웠다.hak kkyo e seo sin hwa reul pae wot tta

I learned about myths at school.

Illustration for 신화 (myth)

How to say “myth” in Korean

“Myth” in Korean is 신화 (sinhwa).

A story passed down through generations that uses gods or heroes to explain how the world or nature began.

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

Example sentences with 신화

그 이야기는 신화로 전해진다.keu i ya gi neun sin hwa ro cheon hae jin da

The story is passed down as a myth.

Tips for using 신화

  • English speakers often use myth for an untrue belief, while this word points to an old traditional narrative and is often studied as part of cultural history.

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