Korean word

기존

Pronunciation

Romanizationkijon

Meaning

  • nounexisting

Example

이 제품은 기존 모델보다 성능이 좋다.i che pu meun ki jon mo del bo da seong neung i cho ta

This product performs better than the existing model.

Illustration for 기존 (existing)

More examples

우리는 기존 고객에게 할인 쿠폰을 보냈다.u ri neun ki jon ko gae ge ge ha rin ku po neul po naet tta

We sent discount coupons to existing customers.

Core concept

Something already in place or in use, rather than newly introduced.

Common phrases

  • 기존 제품ki jon che pum

    existing product

  • 기존 모델ki jon mo del

    existing model

Similar words

예전yejeon: A past period viewed in relation to life today.
이전ijeon: An earlier time or condition.

Definition in Korean

이전에 생기거나 도입되어 현재까지 이어지는 것이나 그런 상태를 가리키는 명사.i jeo ne saeng gi geo na to ip ttoe eo hyeon jae kka ji i eo ji neun keo si na keu reon sang tae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning already and exist, expressing the idea of something already in existence.

Usage tips

  • Because it sounds formal, everyday speakers may choose a longer, more conversational expression when referring to something from before.

Other meanings

  • conventionalnoun

Opposites

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