English–Korean
“proverb” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationsokttam
Example
어릴 때부터 속담을 많이 들었다.eo ril ttae bu teo sok tta meul ma ni teu reot tta
I heard many proverbs from a young age.
How to say “proverb” in Korean
“Proverb” in Korean is 속담 (sokttam).
A short, memorable saying that carries wisdom learned from people's shared experience across generations.
Example sentences with 속담
어떤 사람은 속담을 믿고 그 말을 따르기도 한다.eo tteon sa ra meun sok tta meul mit kko keu ma reul tta reu gi do han da
Some people believe in proverbs and sometimes follow what those proverbs say.
Tips for using 속담
- Unlike a casual personal comment, this word usually presents an established lesson that many people recognize and pass on.