Korean word

기본

Pronunciation

Romanizationkibon

Meaning

  • nounbasics

Example

요리를 할 때는 기본을 지켜야 맛있다.yo ri reul hal ttae neun ki bo neul chi kyeo ya ma sit tta

When cooking, you have to follow the basics for the food to taste good.

Illustration for 기본 (basics)

More examples

새로 시작할 때는 기본 설정을 먼저 확인하세요.sae ro si ja kal ttae neun ki bon seol jeong eul meon jeo hwa gin ha se yo

When starting something new, check the basic settings first.

Core concept

A solid underlying base from which correct action or further understanding develops.

Common phrases

  • 기본을 지키다ki bo neul chi ki da

    follow the basics

  • 기본 지식ki bon chi sik

    basic knowledge

  • 기본 설정ki bon seol jeong

    basic settings

Similar words

바탕patang: A foundation of experience, practice, or knowledge from which something can develop.
기초kicho: The basic knowledge and skills needed before learning more advanced material.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 행동에서 가장 기초가 되는 원칙이나 요소를 이르는 말.eo tteon i ri na haeng dong e seo ka jang ki cho ga toe neun won chi gi na yo so reul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word links the ideas of a base and a root, which together suggest the underlying principles that support an activity.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, the word often points to standards that should be maintained, not merely to beginner-level knowledge.

Other meanings

  • foundationnoun

Related words

  • 기본적kibonjeokbasicadjective
  • 기본적으로kibonjeogeurobasicallyadverb
  • 기본값kibongapdefault valuenoun

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