English–Korean

“or” in Korean

Korean

Also혹은 (hogeun) · 내지 (naeji)

Pronunciation

Romanizationttoneun

Example

내일 또는 모레 시간 있어?nae il tto neun mo re si gan i sseo

Do you have time tomorrow or the day after tomorrow?

Illustration for 또는 (or)

How to say “or” in Korean

“Or” in Korean is 또는 (ttoneun).

A bridge between alternatives, showing that one option can replace another.

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

Example sentences with 또는

저는 아침에 커피 또는 차를 마십니다.cheo neun a chi me keo pi tto neun cha reul ma sim ni da

I drink coffee or tea in the morning.

Tips for using 또는

  • In everyday questions, this word signals that the listed choices are alternatives, so a reply can select one rather than combine them.

Other Korean words for “or”

영화 볼래 혹은 집에 있을래?yeong hwa pol lae ho geun chi be i sseul lae

Do you want to watch a movie or stay home?

신청은 우편 내지 온라인으로 하시면 됩니다.sin cheong eun u pyeon nae ji ol la i neu ro ha si myeon toem ni da

You can apply by mail or online.

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