English–Korean

“text message” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationmunja

Example

친구가 문자를 보냈어요.chin gu ga mun ja reul po nae sseo yo

My friend sent me a text message.

Illustration for 문자 (text message)

How to say “text message” in Korean

“Text message” in Korean is 문자 (munja).

A brief piece of writing carried between people by mobile phone.

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

Example sentences with 문자

은행에서 문자로 인증번호를 받았어요.eun haeng e seo mun ja ro in jeung beon ho reul pa da sseo yo

I received a verification code from the bank by text message.

Tips for using 문자

  • This word is useful for everyday contact because it names a written message rather than a phone call or face-to-face conversation.

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