Korean word

언어

Pronunciation

Romanizationeoneo

Meaning

  • nounlanguage

Example

우리는 새로운 언어를 배우기로 했어요.u ri neun sae ro un eo neo reul pae u gi ro hae sseo yo

We decided to learn a new language.

Illustration for 언어 (language)

More examples

주말마다 친구와 언어 교환을 합니다.chu mal ma da chin gu wa eo neo kyo hwa neul ham ni da

I take part in a language exchange with a friend every weekend.

Core concept

A system for sharing thoughts and information through speech, writing, or symbols.

Common phrases

  • 언어 교환eo neo kyo hwan

    language exchange

  • 언어 능력eo neo neung nyeok

    language skills

  • 언어 장벽eo neo chang byeok

    language barrier

Similar words

말mal: Spoken words used to share thoughts or information in everyday conversation.
모국어mogugeo: The language learned first while growing up at home or in a familiar community.

Definition in Korean

사람들이 생각이나 정보를 전달하기 위해 사용하는 음성·문자·기호의 체계.sa ram deu ri saeng ga gi na cheong bo reul cheon dal ha gi wi hae sa yong ha neun eum seong mun ja ki ho ui che gye

Word origin

This Sino-Korean noun combines elements meaning speech or words and language, linking its form to communication.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may think only of speaking, but this word naturally includes written language and sign systems too.

Related words

  • 언어능력eoneoneungnyeoklanguage proficiencynoun
  • 언어적eoneojeoklinguisticadjective

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