Korean word

공유

Pronunciation

Romanizationkongyu

Meaning

  • nounsharing

Example

그 사진을 친구에게 공유했어.keu sa ji neul chin gu e ge kong yu hae sseo

I shared that photo with a friend.

Illustration for 공유 (sharing)

More examples

내 위치를 친구에게 공유했어.nae wi chi reul chin gu e ge kong yu hae sseo

I shared my location with a friend.

Core concept

Several people use the same information or resource together instead of keeping it for one person alone.

Common phrases

  • 위치를 공유하다wi chi reul kong yu ha da

    share a location

  • 음악을 공유하다eu ma geul kong yu ha da

    share music

  • 계정을 공유하다kye jeong eul kong yu ha da

    share an account

Similar words

나누다nanuda: Divides a whole into portions for different people to receive or enjoy.
나눠 쓰다nanwo sseuda: Lets several people use one item or service by sharing its use.
함께 쓰다hamkke sseuda: Lets two or more people use the same item or place together.
공용하다kongyonghada: Allows several people to use a shared facility or piece of equipment.

Definition in Korean

어떤 자원이나 정보를 여러 사람 사이에서 공동으로 이용하거나 이용할 수 있게 만들다.eo tteon cha wo ni na cheong bo reul yeo reo sa ram sa i e seo kong dong eu ro i yong ha geo na i yong hal ssu it kke man deul da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word 공유 (gongyu, "sharing") combines 공 (gong, "together") and 유 (yu, "having"), expressing the idea of having or using something together.

Usage tips

  • English share can mean giving someone a portion, while this word often focuses on keeping information or resources available to several people.

Opposites

Related words

  • 공유 설정kongyu seoljeongsharing settingsnoun
  • 공유자kongyujasharernoun

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