Korean word

상징하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationsangjinghada

Meaning

  • verbsymbolize

Example

이 꽃은 사랑을 상징한다.i kko cheun sa rang eul sang jing han da

This flower symbolizes love.

Illustration for 상징하다 (symbolize)

More examples

그 깃발은 자유를 상징한다.keu ki ppa reun cha yu reul sang jing han da

That flag symbolizes freedom.

Core concept

One thing points beyond itself to an idea or feeling.

Common phrases

  • 사랑을 상징하다sa rang eul sang jing ha da

    symbolize love

  • 자유를 상징하다cha yu reul sang jing ha da

    symbolize freedom

  • 평화를 상징하다pyeong hwa reul sang jing ha da

    symbolize peace

Similar words

의미하다uimihada: State or convey the meaning of a word, sign, or expression.
대표하다taepyohada: Act or speak in place of a larger group or organization.
나타내다natanaeda: Show an inner feeling or attitude through behavior, words, or facial expression.
표현하다pyohyeonhada: Give an inner thought or feeling an outward form through speech, art, or action.

Definition in Korean

어떤 것이 다른 개념이나 감정을 떠올리게 하는 표지가 되다.eo tteon keo si ta reun kae nyeo mi na kam jeong eul tteo ol li ge ha neun pyo ji ga toe da

Word origin

상징하다 (sangjinghada, "to symbolize") is formed from the Sino-Korean noun 상징 (sangjing, "symbol") and the verb-forming element 하다 (hada, "to do or make").

Usage tips

  • In English, "symbolize" often describes abstract meaning, so the surrounding context shows what the object stands for.

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