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15 words
Korean word
아무개
Pronunciation
Romanizationamugae
Meaning
- pronounso-and-so
Example
연락처에는 아무개만 적혀 있었어요.yeol lak cheo e neun a mu gae man cheo kyeo i sseo sseo yo
The contact information only had so-and-so written in it.
More examples
그 지역에서는 아무개로 알려진 사람이 유명해요.keu chi yeo ge seo neun a mu gae ro al lyeo jin sa ra mi yu myeong hae yo
A person known as so-and-so is famous in that area.
Core concept
A placeholder name for a person whose real identity is not given.
Common phrases
아무개라고 불리다a mu gae ra go pul li da
be called so-and-so
아무개로 알려지다a mu gae ro al lyeo ji da
be known as so-and-so
Similar words
누군가nugunga: Someone who exists but whose name is unknown or intentionally left unstated.
그 사람keu saram: A specific person already identified in the conversation or clear from the situation.
Definition in Korean
실제 이름을 밝히지 않고 특정 인물을 가리킬 때 쓰는 대명사로, 말하는 사람이 이름을 모르거나 밝히기 싫을 때 쓰인다.sil je i reu meul pal ki ji an ko teuk jjeong in mu reul ka ri kil ttae sseu neun tae myeong sa ro mal ha neun sa ra mi i reu meul mo reu geo na pal ki gi si reul ttae sseu in da
Word origin
The exact origin is uncertain, but the word is established as a conventional Korean placeholder for an unnamed person.
Usage tips
- Its casual tone fits everyday conversation better than formal documents, where a precise name or official label is usually preferred.
Related words
- 아무개씨amugaessiMx So-and-sonoun