English–Korean

“story” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyaegi

Example

그 얘기 나도 들었어.keu yae gi na do teu reo sseo

I heard that story too.

Illustration for 얘기 (story)

How to say “story” in Korean

“Story” in Korean is 얘기 (yaegi).

Spoken content shared with someone, such as an event, experience, piece of news, or idea.

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

Example sentences with 얘기

회의 중에 그 얘기는 지금 하지 않는 게 좋겠다.hoe ui chung e keu yae gi neun chi geum ha ji an neun ke cho ket tta

We should not discuss that now during the meeting.

Tips for using 얘기

  • For English speakers, this word is broader than story, which often suggests a narrative, because it can also refer to news, thoughts, or a subject under discussion.

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