English–Korean

“property” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationseongjil

Example

물질마다 성질이 다르다.mul jjil ma da seong ji ri ta reu da

Each material has different properties.

Illustration for 성질 (property)

How to say “property” in Korean

“Property” in Korean is 성질 (seongjil).

An inherent feature that helps explain how a thing behaves or responds.

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

Example sentences with 성질

그는 성질이 급해서 참지 못한다.keu neun seong ji ri keu pae seo cham ji mo tan da

Because he is short-tempered, he cannot tolerate things.

Tips for using 성질

  • For a person, this word often highlights a behavioral tendency or typical reaction rather than describing the whole personality.

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