Korean word

경고

Pronunciation

Romanizationkyeonggo

Meaning

  • nounwarning

Example

운전 중에 과속하면 경찰에게 경고를 받을 수 있어요.un jeon chung e kwa so ka myeon kyeong cha re ge kyeong go reul pa deul ssu i sseo yo

You may get a warning from the police if you speed while driving.

Illustration for 경고 (warning)

More examples

소프트웨어가 오류를 발견하고 경고 메시지를 보냈다.so peu teu we eo ga o ryu reul pal gyeon ha go kyeong go me si ji reul po naet tta

The software detected an error and sent a warning message.

Core concept

A signal or message that points out danger or a mistake and urges caution.

Common phrases

  • 경고를 하다kyeong go reul ha da

    give a warning

  • 경고 메시지kyeong go me si ji

    warning message

Similar words

주의chuui: A notice or call that asks people to pay attention so trouble can be avoided.
조심chosim: A quick cry that tells someone to take care when danger may be near.

Definition in Korean

위험이나 잘못을 알리고 주의를 주는 말이나 표시.wi heo mi na chal mo seul al li go chu ui reul chu neun ma ri na pyo si

Word origin

This Sino-Korean compound combines roots meaning to alert and to tell, giving the idea of telling someone to pay attention.

Usage tips

  • It often sounds more formal and serious than an everyday reminder to be careful, so it fits road signs, software messages, and official notices.

Other meanings

  • cautionnoun
  • admonitionnoun

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