Korean word

상당수

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangdangsu

Meaning

  • nouna considerable number

Example

상당수의 표가 무효로 처리되었다.sang dang su ui pyo ga mu hyo ro cheo ri doe eot tta

A considerable number of votes were declared invalid.

Illustration for 상당수 (a considerable number)

More examples

응답자들의 상당수는 새로운 정책에 찬성했다.eung dap jja deu rui sang dang su neun sae ro un cheong chae ge chan seong haet tta

A considerable number of respondents supported the new policy.

Core concept

A noticeably large number within a larger group, counted without giving an exact total.

Common phrases

  • 응답자들의 상당수eung dap jja deu rui sang dang su

    a considerable number of respondents

  • 상당수의 의견sang dang su ui ui gyeon

    a considerable number of opinions

  • 인터뷰한 이들의 상당수in teo byu han i deu rui sang dang su

    a considerable number of interviewees

Similar words

많은 수maneun su: A large number or quantity of people or things.
많음maneum: A state in which the amount or degree is high.
다수tasu: A large part of a group of people or things.

Definition in Korean

전체 가운데 수나 사람이 꽤 많음을 가리키는 말로, 주로 '상당수의 ~' 형태로 명사나 명사구를 수식하여 사용한다.cheon che ka un de su na sa ra mi kkwae ma neu meul ka ri ki neun mal lo chu ro sang dang su ui ~ hyeong tae ro myeong sa na myeong sa gu reul su si ka yeo sa yong han da

Word origin

It combines Sino-Korean elements meaning considerable and number, so its form directly suggests a fairly large count.

Usage tips

  • In news and reports, it sounds more formal and measured than many, while leaving the exact number unstated.

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