Korean word

기능

Pronunciation

Romanizationkineung

Meaning

  • nounfunction

Example

이 앱은 기능이 많다.i ae beun ki neung i man ta

This app has lots of functions.

Illustration for 기능 (function)

More examples

새 업데이트로 기능이 추가되었다.sae eop tte i teu ro ki neung i chu ga doe eot tta

A function was added in the new update.

Core concept

The useful job or operation that a tool, system, or institution can perform.

Common phrases

  • 기능을 켜다ki neung eul kyeo da

    turn on a function

  • 부가기능pu ga gi neung

    extra function

  • 기본 기능ki bon ki neung

    basic function

Similar words

성능seongneung: The quality of a device's work, including its speed, accuracy, and stability.
역할yeokal: The contribution expected from a person or thing in a group or situation.
용도yongdo: The purpose for which an object is designed or used.
작동chakttong: The state or process of a machine or program carrying out its tasks.

Definition in Korean

어떤 도구나 제도 등이 특정 목적을 위해 할 수 있는 일eo tteon to gu na che do teung i teuk jjeong mok jjeo geul wi hae hal ssu in neun il

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines ideas of a mechanism and ability, making the word easy to connect with a tool's possible uses.

Usage tips

  • When an app is said to have many functions, the context usually points to the tools it offers, not necessarily how easy those tools are to use.

Other meanings

  • rolenoun

Related words

  • 기능적kineungjeokfunctionaladjective
  • 부가기능pugagineungadd-on functionnoun

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