Korean word

민원

Pronunciation

Romanizationminwon

Meaning

  • nouncomplaint

Example

어제 민원을 접수했어요.eo je mi nwo neul cheop ssu hae sseo yo

I filed a complaint yesterday.

Illustration for 민원 (complaint)

More examples

민원 때문에 행사가 연기되었다.mi nwon ttae mu ne haeng sa ga yeon gi doe eot tta

The event was postponed because of a complaint.

Core concept

A formal complaint or request sent to a public institution for action.

Common phrases

  • 민원을 제기하다mi nwo neul che gi ha da

    file a complaint

  • 민원을 접수하다mi nwo neul cheop ssu ha da

    receive a complaint

  • 민원을 처리하다mi nwo neul cheo ri ha da

    handle a complaint

Similar words

불만pulman: A sense of being unsatisfied or uncomfortable with something that has happened.
신고singo: A formal notification that tells the responsible authority about an incident or violation.
건의keonui: A formal suggestion submitted to an organization to improve a policy, service, or condition.
항의hangui: A public display of disagreement with something someone has done or decided.

Definition in Korean

민원은 개인이나 단체가 공공기관에 제기하는 불만이나 개선 요구를 말한다.mi nwo neun kae i ni na tan che ga kong gong gi gwa ne che gi ha neun pul ma ni na kae seon yo gu reul mal han da

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation joins the idea of the people with a wish or request.

Usage tips

  • English complaint can describe casual grumbling, but this word is mainly used for matters brought to a government office or public service.

Other meanings

  • requestnoun
  • petitionnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 민원인minwonincomplainantnoun
  • 민원처리minwoncheoricomplaint handlingnoun
  • 민원창구minwonchanggucomplaint desknoun

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