English–Korean

“thief” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtoduk

Example

가게에서 도둑이 물건을 훔쳤어요.ka ge e seo to du gi mul geo neul hum cheo sseo yo

A thief stole some things at the store.

Illustration for 도둑 (thief)

How to say “thief” in Korean

“Thief” in Korean is 도둑 (toduk).

Someone who takes another person's belongings without permission.

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

Example sentences with 도둑

밤에 이웃이 도둑을 신고했어요.pa me i u si to du geul sin go hae sseo yo

At night, a neighbor reported a thief.

Tips for using 도둑

  • This is an everyday conversational word, while official or legal writing often uses a more formal label for the same kind of person.

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