Korean word

멘션

Pronunciation

Romanizationmensyeon

Meaning

  • nounmention

Example

이렇게 하면 멘션이 올 거야.i reo ke ha myeon men syeo ni ol kkeo ya

If you do this, you'll get a mention.

Illustration for 멘션 (mention)

More examples

설정에서 멘션 알림을 껐어.seol jeong e seo men syeon al li meul kkeo sseo

I turned off mention notifications in the settings.

Core concept

A direct call-out to a person inside a social media post using their account handle.

Common phrases

  • 멘션 알림을 켜다men syeon al li meul kyeo da

    turn on mention notifications

  • 멘션을 확인하다men syeo neul hwa gin ha da

    check mentions

  • 멘션을 차단하다men syeo neul cha dan ha da

    block mentions

Similar words

태그taegeu: A short label on a photo or post that identifies a person or subject.
언급eongeup: A reference to a person or subject in speech or writing.
지목chimok: Pointing to a specific person by naming them for attention or a response.

Definition in Korean

SNS에서 상대의 아이디 앞에 @를 붙여 그 사람에게 알려 주는 표현SNS e seo sang dae ui a i di a pe reul pu chyeo keu sa ra me ge al lyeo chu neun pyo hyeon

Word origin

Formed from the English word mention, this loanword refers to the online act of calling out an account so its owner is notified.

Usage tips

  • On social media, an @ call-out can draw someone into a conversation, but repeated call-outs may feel pushy.

Opposites

Related words

  • 멘션하다mensyeonhadamentionverb

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