Korean word

소용

Pronunciation

Romanizationsoyong

Meaning

  • nounuse

Example

그 일이 정말 소용이 있을지 모르겠다.keu i ri cheong mal so yong i i sseul ji mo reu get tta

I don't know if that will really be of any use.

Illustration for 소용 (use)

More examples

이렇게 해도 소용이 없다.i reo ke hae do so yong i eop tta

Even if I do this, it will be of no use.

Core concept

Something has value because it helps achieve a particular purpose or produces the needed result.

Common phrases

  • 소용이 있다so yong i it tta

    be of use

  • 소용이 없다so yong i eop tta

    be of no use

  • 별로 소용이 없다pyeol lo so yong i eop tta

    be of little use

Similar words

쓸모sseulmo: Value comes from an object or method being usable for a particular job.
도움toum: Support helps someone manage a difficult task or solve a problem.
효과hyogwa: The result or benefit produced by an action is its effect.

Definition in Korean

어떤 목적이나 상황에서 도움이 되어 값어치가 있거나 효과를 내는 상태나 행동을 이르는 말. 주로 '소용이 있다/없다' 형태로 쓰인다.eo tteon mok jjeo gi na sang hwang e seo to u mi toe eo kap sseo chi ga it kkeo na hyo gwa reul nae neun sang tae na haeng dong eul i reu neun mal chu ro so yong i it tta eop tta hyeong tae ro sseu in da

Word origin

The Sino-Korean term combines a component meaning a relevant place or purpose with one meaning use, giving it the sense of practical usefulness.

Usage tips

  • English use can describe how something is used, while this word focuses on whether it actually helps in a particular situation.

Opposites

  • 무쓸모musseulmouselessnessnoun

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