Korean word

명령

Pronunciation

Romanizationmyeongnyeong

Meaning

  • nounorder

Example

상사가 명령을 내렸어요.sang sa ga myeong nyeong eul nae ryeo sseo yo

The boss gave an order.

Illustration for 명령 (order)

More examples

군인은 상관의 명령에 따랐다.ku ni neun sang gwa nui myeong nyeong e tta rat tta

The soldier obeyed his superior's order.

Core concept

A person in power directs someone else's next action without leaving much room for choice.

Common phrases

  • 명령을 내리다myeong nyeong eul nae ri da

    give an order

  • 명령을 따르다myeong nyeong eul tta reu da

    obey an order

  • 명령을 받다myeong nyeong eul pat tta

    receive an order

Similar words

부탁putak: A favor or request for help made in a gentle, personal way.
요청yocheong: A stated request directed formally to another person or institution.
지시chisi: A directive that sets out the proper procedure or sequence for a task.
요구yogu: A firm appeal for something based on a need, expectation, or right.

Definition in Korean

권위 있는 사람이 상대에게 일정한 행동을 하라고 강하게 지시하는 말.kwo nwi in neun sa ra mi sang dae e ge il jeong han haeng dong eul ha ra go kang ha ge chi si ha neun mal

Word origin

Myeongnyeong is a Sino-Korean compound whose two Chinese-derived elements relate to giving an order, together expressing an authoritative command.

Usage tips

  • English order has many meanings, but this Korean word points to a command from someone with authority rather than a restaurant request or an arrangement.

Other meanings

  • instructionnoun

Related words

  • 명령하다myeongnyeonghadaorderverb
  • 명령서myeongnyeongseowritten ordernoun
  • 명령문myeongnyeongmunimperative sentencenoun

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