Korean word

예문

Pronunciation

Romanizationyemun

Meaning

  • nounexample sentence

Example

예문을 읽고 따라 해 보세요.ye mu neul il kko tta ra hae po se yo

Read the example sentence and try to repeat it.

Illustration for 예문 (example sentence)

More examples

교재에 예문이 많아 연습하기 좋다.kyo jae e ye mu ni ma na yeon seu pa gi cho ta

The textbook contains many example sentences, so it is good for practicing.

Core concept

A model sentence that explains a word's meaning or use.

Common phrases

  • 예문을 읽다ye mu neul ik tta

    read the example sentence

  • 예문을 따라 하다ye mu neul tta ra ha da

    repeat the example sentence

  • 예문을 참고하다ye mu neul cham go ha da

    refer to the example sentence

Similar words

예시yesi: A concrete case shown to make an explanation or claim easier to understand.
문장munjang: A group of words that expresses one complete thought in speech or writing.

Definition in Korean

어떤 표현이나 문장의 뜻이나 쓰임을 설명하기 위해 보여 주는 예시 문장.eo tteon pyo hyeo ni na mun jang ui tteu si na sseu i meul seol myeong ha gi wi hae po yeo chu neun ye si mun jang

Word origin

The word combines the Sino-Korean elements 예 (ye, "example") and 문 (mun, "sentence").

Usage tips

  • Different examples can show whether a word fits casual speech, polite speech, or written Korean.

Related words

  • 예문집yemunjipcollection of example sentencesnoun

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