English–Korean
“silence” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationchimmuk
Example
회의 중에는 침묵이 필요해요.hoe ui chung e neun chim mu gi pi ryo hae yo
Silence is necessary during the meeting.
How to say “silence” in Korean
“Silence” in Korean is 침묵 (chimmuk).
A moment when people stop speaking and the surrounding sound falls away.
Example sentences with 침묵
긴장된 순간에 모두 침묵에 잠겼다.kin jang doen sun ga ne mo du chim mu ge cham gyeot tta
Everyone fell silent at a tense moment.
Tips for using 침묵
- Silence can show respect or thought, but in casual conversation it can also feel awkward, so its meaning depends on the situation.