English–Korean

“rumor” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationsomun

Example

회사에 소문이 돌고 있다.hoe sa e so mu ni tol go it tta

A rumor is going around the company.

Illustration for 소문 (rumor)

How to say “rumor” in Korean

“Rumor” in Korean is 소문 (somun).

An unverified story moves from person to person until it spreads through a group.

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

Example sentences with 소문

누가 소문을 퍼뜨렸어?nu ga so mu neul peo tteu ryeo sseo

Who spread the rumor?

Tips for using 소문

  • English gossip often suggests talk about people, while this Korean noun also covers unverified claims about events or situations.

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