English–Korean

“novel” in Korean

Korean

Also소설책 (soseolchaek)

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoseol

Example

나는 어제 재미있는 소설을 읽었어.na neun eo je chae mi in neun so seo reul il geo sseo

I read an interesting novel yesterday.

Illustration for 소설 (novel)

How to say “novel” in Korean

“Novel” in Korean is 소설 (soseol).

A literary work that develops a full narrative by linking characters, events, and their changing circumstances.

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

Example sentences with 소설

이번에는 단편 소설을 추천할게.i beo ne neun tan pyeon so seo reul chu cheon hal kke

This time, I'm going to recommend a short story.

Tips for using 소설

  • The word is broader than the English category novel because it can cover different lengths and forms of fictional prose.

Other Korean words for “novel”

이번 여행에 소설책을 한 권 가져갈 거예요.i beon yeo haeng e so seol chae geul han kwon ka jeo gal kkeo ye yo

I'll take a novel with me on this trip.

“novel” in other languages