Korean Conversation · Level 137
15 words
Korean word
사인
Pronunciation
Romanizationsain
Meaning
- nounsign
Example
준비되면 사인 주세요.chun bi doe myeon sa in chu se yo
When you're ready, please give me a sign.
More examples
저자는 책에 사인을 했다.cheo ja neun chae ge sa i neul haet tta
The author signed the book.
Core concept
A small signal that silently communicates timing or intention from one person to another.
Common phrases
사인란sa il lan
signature line
사인을 받다sa i neul pat tta
get a signature
Similar words
신호sinho: A visible or audible signal tells a person or machine about an event or condition.
눈짓nunjit: A glance or blink communicates a message without speaking.
몸짓momjit: An expressive movement of the hands or body conveys an idea or feeling.
서명seomyeong: A person's written name on a form or contract gives formal approval.
Definition in Korean
신호나 표시를 짧게 알려 주는 말이나 행동으로, 주로 눈빛·손짓 같은 간단한 신호를 가리킨다.sin ho na pyo si reul jjal kke al lyeo chu neun ma ri na haeng dong eu ro chu ro nun bit son jit ka teun kan dan han sin ho reul ka ri kin da
Word origin
The signal meaning of 사인 (sain, "sign") is an English loan, distinct from the separate Sino-Korean word for cause of death.
Usage tips
- The phrase 사인 (sain, "sign") can also refer to a signature in the right context, so the surrounding situation determines whether it means a cue or a written name.
Other meanings
- signaturenoun
- cause of deathnoun
Related words
- 사인하다sainhadasignverb
- 사인란saillansignature linenoun