English–Korean

“string” in Korean

Korean

Also현 (hyeon)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeun

Example

상자에 있는 끈을 잘라 주세요.sang ja e in neun kkeu neul chal la chu se yo

Please cut the string in the box.

Illustration for 끈 (string)

How to say “string” in Korean

“String” in Korean is 끈 (kkeun).

A long, thin, flexible length used to join, tie, or hold things in place.

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

Example sentences with 끈

신발 끈이 풀려 넘어질 뻔했다.sin bal kkeu ni pul lyeo neo meo jil ppeon haet tta

The shoelace came undone, and I nearly fell.

Tips for using 끈

  • Korean 끈 (kkeun, "string") can describe a cord used to secure an object, while English string may also mean a series of written characters.

Other Korean words for “string”

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현

hyeon

nounstring

기타 현이 끊어졌어.ki ta hyeo ni kkeu neo jeo sseo

The guitar string broke.

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