Korean word

금년

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeumnyeon

Meaning

  • nounthis year

Example

금년에도 잘 부탁드립니다.keum nyeo ne do chal pu tak tteu rim ni da

I look forward to your continued support this year.

Illustration for 금년 (this year)

More examples

금년에는 운동을 더 하려고 해요.keum nyeo ne neun un dong eul teo ha ryeo go hae yo

This year, I plan to exercise more.

Core concept

The present calendar year viewed in a formal, written register.

Common phrases

  • 금년에는keum nyeo ne neun

    this year

  • 금년 한해keum nyeon han hae

    this whole year

Similar words

올해olhae: The year now in progress for ordinary plans, events, and appointments.
이번 해ibeon hae: A spoken expression for the year at hand in familiar conversation.
금년도keumnyeondo: The present administrative or financial year in formal records and announcements.

Definition in Korean

한자어로서 지금의 해를 가리키는 명사로, 일상어에서는 '올해'와 뜻이 같고 격식 있는 문장이나 인사말에서 주로 쓰인다.han ja eo ro seo chi geu mui hae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro il sang eo e seo neun ol hae wa tteu si kat kko kyeok ssik in neun mun jang i na in sa ma re seo chu ro sseu in da

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines terms meaning present and year, which helps explain its formal tone.

Usage tips

  • This form fits formal greetings and business writing, while casual conversation usually favors a more everyday expression.

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