Korean word

개념

Pronunciation

Romanizationkaenyeom

Meaning

  • nounconcept

Example

먼저 기본 개념부터 익혀야 해요.meon jeo ki bon kae nyeom bu teo i kyeo ya hae yo

You need to learn the basic concepts first.

Illustration for 개념 (concept)

More examples

구체적인 개념으로 예를 들어 보세요.ku che jeo gin kae nyeo meu ro ye reul teu reo po se yo

Please give an example using a concrete concept.

Core concept

A clear mental framework that helps make sense of a subject or phenomenon.

Common phrases

  • 구체적인 개념ku che jeo gin kae nyeom

    concrete concept

  • 개념을 떠올리다kae nyeo meul tteo ol li da

    recall a concept

Similar words

의미uimi: The meaning or importance expressed by a word, action, or event.
정의cheongui: A precise statement of the meaning of a word or concept.
생각saenggak: A thought or opinion that comes to mind.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상이나 현상을 이해할 때 바탕이 되는 핵심적인 생각이나 의미를 가리키는 명사이다.eo tteon tae sang i na hyeon sang eul i hae hal ttae pa tang i toe neun haek ssim jeo gin saeng ga gi na ui mi reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word was borrowed from a Chinese term for an abstract mental framework and became the standard Korean word for this idea.

Usage tips

  • English idea can mean a passing thought, while this word often points to the framework behind a subject in lessons and explanations.

Related words

  • 개념적kaenyeomjeokconceptualadjective

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