Korean word

신고

Pronunciation

Romanizationsingo

Meaning

  • nounreport

Example

화재를 신고 했어요.hwa jae reul sin go hae sseo yo

I reported the fire.

Illustration for 신고 (report)

More examples

이웃의 시끄러운 소음을 관리실에 신고 했어요.i u sui si kkeu reo un so eu meul kwal li si re sin go hae sseo yo

I reported the loud noise from my neighbor to the management office.

Core concept

A fact is formally passed to the person or authority responsible for receiving it.

Common phrases

  • 전화 신고cheon hwa sin go

    report by phone

  • 응급 신고eung geup sin go

    emergency call

  • 신고 접수sin go cheop ssu

    report intake

Similar words

보고pogo: A work update given to a manager or another responsible person.
공지kongji: An official announcement that makes important information available to many members of a group.

Definition in Korean

어떤 일이나 사실을 관계 기관이나 사람에게 공식적으로 알리는 명사.eo tteon i ri na sa si reul kwan gye ki gwa ni na sa ra me ge kong sik jjeo geu ro al li neun myeong sa

Word origin

The Sino-Korean noun 신고 (singo, "report") combines elements meaning state or declare and tell, pointing to an official report or notification.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Korean, this word can sound administrative, so it fits contacting an office or emergency service better than giving a casual progress update.

Other meanings

  • notificationnoun

Opposites

  • 은폐eunpyecover-upnoun
  • 묵인mugintacit approvalnoun

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