Korean word

논문

Pronunciation

Romanizationnonmun

Meaning

  • nounpaper

Example

이번에 논문을 제출했어요.i beo ne non mu neul che chul hae sseo yo

This time, I submitted my paper.

Illustration for 논문 (paper)

More examples

지금 논문을 쓰고 있어요.chi geum non mu neul sseu go i sseo yo

I am writing my paper right now.

Core concept

A research-based document that lays out evidence and a conclusion or claim in an organized academic form.

Common phrases

  • 논문을 쓰다non mu neul sseu da

    write a paper

Similar words

학위논문hagwinonmun: A formal research document submitted for a degree and examined by reviewers.
학술논문hakssullonmun: A research paper prepared for publication in an academic journal or presentation at a conference.
보고서pogoseo: A written record of an investigation or task, including its process, facts, and results.
레포트repoteu: A relatively short school paper that brings together research and personal opinions.

Definition in Korean

학술적 주제를 다루어 연구 결과나 주장을 체계적으로 정리한 글hak ssul jeok chu je reul ta ru eo yeon gu kyeol gwa na chu jang eul che gye jeo geu ro cheong ni han keul

Word origin

Its two Sino-Korean elements connect a reasoned discussion with a written text, helping explain why the word covers both research papers and longer academic theses.

Usage tips

  • A graduation project may produce this kind of document, but the word is not limited to graduation and also applies to published or submitted research.

Related words

  • 졸업논문choreomnonmungraduation thesisnoun
  • 학위논문hagwinonmundegree thesisnoun
  • 학술논문hakssullonmunacademic papernoun

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