Korean word

거짓

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeojit

Meaning

  • nounlie

Example

그의 말은 거짓이다.keu ui ma reun keo ji si da

His words are a lie.

Illustration for 거짓 (lie)

More examples

그 기사는 거짓 뉴스로 판명되었다.keu ki sa neun keo jit nyu seu ro pan myeong doe eot tta

The article was found to be fake news.

Core concept

A message or act that presents something untrue as if it were true.

Common phrases

  • 거짓말keo jin mal

    lie

  • 거짓 뉴스keo jit nyu seu

    fake news

Similar words

거짓말keojinmal: A spoken untruth that hides the facts from another person.
속임수sogimsu: A trick or scheme for deceiving someone and gaining an advantage.

Definition in Korean

진실이 아니거나 사실을 왜곡하는 말이나 정보, 행위 따위를 이르는 말.chin si ri a ni geo na sa si reul wae go ka neun ma ri na cheong bo haeng wi tta wi reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The exact historical formation of this native Korean word is uncertain, but it is not an English loanword.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a playful joke, this word can suggest that someone is being misled, so the context matters when describing humor or deception.

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