English–Korean

“thing” in Korean

Korean

Also것 (keot) · 게 (ke) · 사물 (samul)

Pronunciation

Romanizationil

Example

잠깐 일이 있어서 나중에 연락할게요.cham kkan i ri i sseo seo na jung e yeol la kal kke yo

I have something to do, so I'll contact you later.

Illustration for 일 (thing)

How to say “thing” in Korean

“Thing” in Korean is 일 (il).

One matter or piece of work that a person has to handle.

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

Example sentences with 일

회의에서 맡을 일을 정했어요.hoe ui e seo ma teul i reul cheong hae sseo yo

We decided what tasks to take on at the meeting.

Tips for using 일

  • English thing often names an object, but this noun usually points to a task, errand, or matter that needs handling.

Other Korean words for “thing”

2

것

keot

nounthing

저 것은 제 가방이에요.cheo keo seun che ka bang i e yo

That thing is my bag.

3

게

ke

nounthing

오늘 할 게 많아.o neul hal kke ma na

There are many things to do today.

이 방에는 쓸모없는 사물이 많아요.i pang e neun sseul mo eom neun sa mu ri ma na yo

There are many useless things in this room.

“thing” in other languages