Korean word

사망

Pronunciation

Romanizationsamang

Meaning

  • noundeath

Example

뉴스에서 그의 사망 소식을 접했어요.nyu seu e seo keu ui sa mang so si geul cheo pae sseo yo

I heard about his death on the news.

Illustration for 사망 (death)

More examples

병원에서 그의 사망이 확인되었다.pyeong wo ne seo keu ui sa mang i hwa gin doe eot tta

His death was confirmed at the hospital.

Core concept

The end of a living being's life, viewed as a state or event.

Common phrases

  • 사망 소식sa mang so sik

    news of death

  • 사망자sa mang ja

    deceased person

  • 사망 원인sa mang wo nin

    cause of death

Similar words

죽음chugeum: The ending of life, expressed broadly in everyday speech and serious discussion.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 동물이 생명 활동을 멈춰 숨을 거둔 상태나 그 사실sa ra mi na tong mu ri saeng myeong hwal dong eul meom chwo su meul keo dun sang tae na keu sa sil

Word origin

It is a Sino-Korean term formed from elements meaning death and disappearance, which together express the end of life.

Usage tips

  • It is common in official reports, medical records, statistics, and obituaries, while everyday speech often chooses gentler wording.

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