Korean word

메모

Pronunciation

Romanizationmemo

Meaning

  • nounnote

Example

핸드폰에 메모를 남겼어요.haen deu po ne me mo reul nam gyeo sseo yo

I left a note on my phone.

Illustration for 메모 (note)

More examples

회의가 끝나고 메모를 공유했어요.hoe ui ga kkeun na go me mo reul kong yu hae sseo yo

After the meeting, I shared a note.

Core concept

A brief record kept within reach so a thought or detail is not forgotten.

Common phrases

  • 메모를 남기다me mo reul nam gi da

    leave a note

  • 메모를 적다me mo reul cheok tta

    write a note

  • 메모를 확인하다me mo reul hwa gin ha da

    check a note

Similar words

쪽지jjokjji: A short message written on a small piece of paper and left for someone.
포스트잇poseuteuit: A small sticky sheet for writing a quick reminder and attaching to a surface.
메모지memoji: A thin sheet used for writing down a short note.
노트noteu: A bound book for recording classwork, thoughts, or daily activities.

Definition in Korean

잠깐 기록해 두어 나중에 다시 확인하려고 남겨 둔 짧은 글이나 항목.cham kkan ki ro kae tu eo na jung e ta si hwa gin ha ryeo go nam gyeo tun jjal beun keu ri na hang mok

Word origin

Korean borrowed this word from English memo, whose history leads back to the Latin idea of keeping something in mind.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, the word is broader than the formal office memo often meant by the English word, so it fits quick personal records too.

Other meanings

  • remindernoun

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