Korean word

얘기

Pronunciation

Romanizationyaegi

Meaning

  • nounstory

Example

그 얘기 나도 들었어.keu yae gi na do teu reo sseo

I heard that story too.

Illustration for 얘기 (story)

More examples

회의 중에 그 얘기는 지금 하지 않는 게 좋겠다.hoe ui chung e keu yae gi neun chi geum ha ji an neun ke cho ket tta

We should not discuss that now during the meeting.

Core concept

Spoken content shared with someone, such as an event, experience, piece of news, or idea.

Common phrases

  • 얘기를 나누다yae gi reul na nu da

    exchange words

  • 얘기를 듣다yae gi reul teut tta

    hear what someone has to say

  • 얘기를 꺼내다yae gi reul kkeo nae da

    bring up the topic

Similar words

이야기iyagi: A story told aloud shares events or ideas with listeners.
말mal: Words spoken to another person convey what the speaker thinks or knows.
대화taehwa: People build understanding through a two-way exchange of ideas and words.

Definition in Korean

일어난 일이나 경험·소식·생각 등 사람에게 말로 전하는 내용을 가리키는 명사.i reo nan i ri na kyeong heom so sik saeng gak teung sa ra me ge mal lo cheon ha neun nae yong eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This everyday form developed as a shortened pronunciation of an older native Korean word for spoken communication and narratives.

Usage tips

  • For English speakers, this word is broader than story, which often suggests a narrative, because it can also refer to news, thoughts, or a subject under discussion.

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