Korean word

감시

Pronunciation

Romanizationkamsi

Meaning

  • nounmonitoring

Example

우리는 감시를 받고 있다.u ri neun kam si reul pat kko it tta

We are being monitored.

Illustration for 감시 (monitoring)

More examples

공항에는 감시 카메라가 많이 설치되어 있다.kong hang e neun kam si ka me ra ga ma ni seol chi doe eo it tta

Many surveillance cameras have been installed at the airport.

Core concept

Careful observation of a person or situation to track actions or changes.

Common phrases

  • 감시 카메라kam si ka me ra

    surveillance camera

  • 감시 체계kam si che gye

    surveillance system

  • 감시망kam si mang

    surveillance network

Similar words

감독kamdok: Management of people or work includes guidance and checks on progress.
지켜봄chikyeobom: Careful watching shows whether someone is safe and needs help.
관찰kwanchal: Careful examination of something reveals its features and changes.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람이나 대상의 행동이나 상태를 주의 깊게 관찰하고 점검하는 행위.ta reun sa ra mi na tae sang ui haeng dong i na sang tae reul chu ui kip kke kwan chal ha go cheom geom ha neun haeng wi

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 감시 (gamsi, "monitoring") combines 감 (gam, "supervise") and 시 (si, "see") to express careful observation for oversight.

Usage tips

  • English monitoring often sounds neutral, while 감시 (gamsi, "monitoring") can suggest close oversight that feels intrusive or official.

Related words

  • 감시하다kamsihadamonitorverb
  • 감시자kamsijamonitornoun
  • 감시장치kamsijangchisurveillance devicenoun

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