Korean Conversation · Level 147
15 words
Korean word
서넛
Pronunciation
Romanizationseoneot
Meaning
- numeralthree or four
Example
회의에 서넛 참석했어요.hoe ui e seo neot cham seo kae sseo yo
Three or four people attended the meeting.
More examples
파티에 서넛 명 왔어요.pa ti e seo neot myeong wa sseo yo
Three or four people came to the party.
Core concept
A handful of people numbering around three or four.
Common phrases
서넛 명seo neot myeong
three or four people
서넛 시간seo neot si gan
three or four hours
서넛 정도seo neot cheong do
about three or four
Similar words
서너seoneo: An approximate three-or-four quantity placed before a noun.
두세tuse: A few people or things numbering around two or three.
세네sene: A casual way to give a three-or-four estimate for a small quantity.
Definition in Korean
사람 수가 대략 세에서 네 명임을 나타내는 말sa ram su ga tae ryak se e seo ne myeong i meul na ta nae neun mal
Word origin
The origin of 서넛 (seoneot, "three or four people") is uncertain, so it is best learned as an established native Korean numeral for an approximate number of people.
Usage tips
- The word is especially handy when the exact head count is unknown or not important, while exact numbers suit formal or careful announcements.