Korean word

에세이

Pronunciation

Romanizationesei

Meaning

  • nounessay

Example

다음 주까지 에세이를 제출해야 해요.ta eum chu kka ji e se i reul che chul hae ya hae yo

I have to submit the essay by next week.

Illustration for 에세이 (essay)

More examples

오늘 밤에 에세이를 쓰기 시작할 거예요.o neul pa me e se i reul sseu gi si ja kal kkeo ye yo

I will start writing the essay tonight.

Core concept

A brief written exploration shaped by one person's ideas or lived experience.

Common phrases

  • 에세이를 쓰다e se i reul sseu da

    write an essay

  • 에세이 주제e se i chu je

    essay topic

  • 에세이를 제출하다e se i reul che chul ha da

    submit an essay

Similar words

리포트ripoteu: A written summary of researched information and conclusions prepared for a class task.
감상문kamsangmun: A written response to a book, film, or other work that explains personal feelings and thoughts.
수필supil: A relaxed piece of writing that freely expresses the writer's own reflections.
일기ilgi: A written account of what happens and how someone feels each day.

Definition in Korean

개인의 생각이나 경험을 짧게 표현한 글kae i nui saeng ga gi na kyeong heo meul jjal kke pyo hyeon han keul

Word origin

The word entered Korean through English essay and traces back to French essai, meaning an attempt or trial.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may expect a strictly academic paper, but Korean classroom use can include shorter and more personal writing.

Other meanings

  • compositionnoun

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