Korean word

서류

Pronunciation

Romanizationseoryu

Meaning

  • noundocument

Example

여권과 서류를 잊지 말고 가져오세요.yeo gwon gwa seo ryu reul it jji mal go ka jeo o se yo

Don't forget to bring your passport and documents.

Illustration for 서류 (document)

More examples

회의 전에 서류 확인해 주세요.hoe ui cheo ne seo ryu hwa gin hae chu se yo

Please check the documents before the meeting.

Core concept

A set of written records gathered to prove information or complete an official task.

Common phrases

  • 서류 확인seo ryu hwa gin

    document check

  • 서류 준비seo ryu chun bi

    document preparation

  • 서류 제출seo ryu che chul

    document submission

Similar words

문서munseo: A formal written record or electronic file used for business, government, or other official work.
파일pail: One saved unit of digital information, such as a document, picture, or program.
신청서sincheongseo: A form completed and submitted to request a service, place, or opportunity.
증명서cheungmyeongseo: An official paper or digital record that proves a fact, identity, qualification, or status.

Definition in Korean

관공서나 회사 등에서 제출하거나 확인하기 위해 작성된 문서나 증명서를 통칭하는 말.kwan gong seo na hoe sa teung e seo che chul ha geo na hwa gin ha gi wi hae chak sseong doen mun seo na cheung myeong seo reul tong ching ha neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning writing and category, giving the sense of written materials grouped for a particular purpose.

Usage tips

  • In Korean, 서류 (seoryu, "document") can mean files uploaded online as well as papers handed to an office.

Opposites

Related words

  • 서류심사seoryusimsadocument screeningnoun
  • 서류전형seoryujeonhyeongdocument-based screeningnoun

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