Korean Conversation · Level 83
15 words
Korean word
도둑
Pronunciation
Romanizationtoduk
Meaning
- nounthief
Example
가게에서 도둑이 물건을 훔쳤어요.ka ge e seo to du gi mul geo neul hum cheo sseo yo
A thief stole some things at the store.
More examples
밤에 이웃이 도둑을 신고했어요.pa me i u si to du geul sin go hae sseo yo
At night, a neighbor reported a thief.
Core concept
Someone who takes another person's belongings without permission.
Common phrases
도둑을 신고하다to du geul sin go ha da
report a thief
도둑이 달아나다to du gi ta ra na da
fleeing thief
도둑을 의심하다to du geul ui sim ha da
suspect a thief
Similar words
강도kangdo: A person who takes money or belongings through force or threats.
소매치기somaechigi: A person who secretly steals from someone's pocket or bag.
절도범cheolttobeom: A formal legal term for a person who has committed theft.
도둑놈todungnom: A casual insult for someone who steals other people's property.
Definition in Korean
도둑은 남의 소유물을 무단으로 가져가는 사람을 가리키는 명사이다.to du geun na mui so yu mu reul mu da neu ro ka jeo ga neun sa ra meul ka ri ki neun myeong sa i da
Word origin
The precise historical origin of this everyday Korean noun is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established word rather than through a guessed breakdown.
Usage tips
- This is an everyday conversational word, while official or legal writing often uses a more formal label for the same kind of person.
Related words
- 도둑질todukjjiltheftnoun
- 도둑질하다todukjjilhadastealverb