English–Korean

“unit” in Korean

Korean

Also부대 (pudae)

Pronunciation

Romanizationtanwi

Example

이 상품은 단위로 판매됩니다.i sang pu meun ta nwi ro pan mae doem ni da

This product is sold by the unit.

Illustration for 단위 (unit)

How to say “unit” in Korean

“Unit” in Korean is 단위 (tanwi).

A defined measure or countable slot used to organize quantities, levels, sales, or study.

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

Example sentences with 단위

이번 학기에는 6 단위를 이수해야 한다.i beon hak kki e neun 6 ta nwi reul i su hae ya han da

This semester, I have to complete six course credits.

Tips for using 단위

  • English-speaking learners may associate this word only with physical measurement, but Korean also uses it for academic credits and the way goods are sold.

Other Korean words for “unit”

그 부대는 훈련 중이다.keu pu dae neun hul lyeon chung i da

That unit is training.

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