Korean word

끈

Pronunciation

Romanizationkkeun

Meaning

  • nounstring

Example

상자에 있는 끈을 잘라 주세요.sang ja e in neun kkeu neul chal la chu se yo

Please cut the string in the box.

Illustration for 끈 (string)

More examples

신발 끈이 풀려 넘어질 뻔했다.sin bal kkeu ni pul lyeo neo meo jil ppeon haet tta

The shoelace came undone, and I nearly fell.

Core concept

A long, thin, flexible length used to join, tie, or hold things in place.

Common phrases

  • 끈을 자르다kkeu neul cha reu da

    cut the string

  • 끈을 묶다kkeu neul muk tta

    tie the string

  • 신발 끈sin bal kkeun

    shoelace

Similar words

줄chul: A long line of material made for tying, pulling, or fastening things.
실sil: A fine strand used with a needle to sew pieces of cloth together.
밧줄patjjul: A heavy-duty rope strong enough to lift loads or hold objects firmly.

Definition in Korean

물체를 연결하거나 묶어서 고정하는 용도의 길고 가는 끈mul che reul yeon gyeol ha geo na mu kkeo seo ko jeong ha neun yong do ui kil go ka neun kkeun

Word origin

The word is a native Korean noun, but its older historical origin is uncertain; its physical meaning also supports figurative uses for a lasting link.

Usage tips

  • Korean 끈 (kkeun, "string") can describe a cord used to secure an object, while English string may also mean a series of written characters.

Other meanings

  • connectionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 끈기kkeungipersistencenoun
  • 끈끈하다kkeunkkeunhadastickyadjective

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