Korean word

신호

Pronunciation

Romanizationsinho

Meaning

  • nounsignal

Example

신호가 빨간색이에요.sin ho ga ppal gan sae gi e yo

The signal is red.

Illustration for 신호 (signal)

More examples

자전거를 탈 때 신호를 확인하세요.cha jeon geo reul tal ttae sin ho reul hwa gin ha se yo

Check the traffic light when riding a bicycle.

Core concept

A visible mark or sound that communicates information to a person or machine.

Common phrases

  • 신호등sin ho deung

    traffic light

  • 신호를 보내다sin ho reul po nae da

    send a signal

  • 신호를 기다리다sin ho reul ki da ri da

    wait for the signal

Similar words

신호등sinhodeung: A roadside light uses colors to tell drivers and walkers when to stop, wait, or go.
알림allim: A short notice gives someone information about something.
신호음sinhoeum: A brief sound shows that a phone line or machine is ready or has changed.
몸짓momjit: A hand or body movement conveys meaning or feeling without words.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사람이나 기기에게 동작이나 상태를 알리기 위해 보내는 표시나 소리.eo tteon sa ra mi na ki gi e ge tong ja gi na sang tae reul al li gi wi hae po nae neun pyo si na so ri

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word was borrowed from a Chinese-character compound combining the ideas of communication and a mark or designation.

Usage tips

  • English uses signal for more than traffic lights, including small actions or sounds that tell someone when to act.

Other meanings

  • cuenoun
  • signnoun

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