Korean word

예시

Pronunciation

Romanizationyesi

Meaning

  • nounexample

Example

이 문장에 예시를 넣어 주세요.i mun jang e ye si reul neo eo chu se yo

Please include an example in this sentence.

Illustration for 예시 (example)

More examples

회의에서 예시를 들어 설명했다.hoe ui e seo ye si reul teu reo seol myeong haet tta

At the meeting, I explained it by giving an example.

Core concept

A specific instance that lets someone see an abstract idea in practice.

Common phrases

  • 예시를 들다ye si reul teul da

    give an example

  • 예시로 들다ye si ro teul da

    use as an example

  • 예시를 보여 주다ye si reul po yeo chu da

    show an example

Similar words

보기pogi: A real case or sample is presented as a guide for understanding or imitation.
예문yemun: A sentence demonstrates the meaning or use of a word or expression.

Definition in Korean

설명이나 주장에 대한 이해를 돕기 위해 들어서 보여 주는 구체적인 사례.seol myeong i na chu jang e tae han i hae reul top kki wi hae teu reo seo po yeo chu neun ku che jeo gin sa rye

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean elements for example and showing, creating the image of an idea being made clear through a case.

Usage tips

  • In casual conversation, 예시 (yesi, "example") may sound more formal than expected, while everyday speakers often choose a simpler expression.

Other meanings

  • casenoun
  • illustrationnoun

Related words

  • 예시하다yesihadaexemplifyverb
  • 예시문yesimunexample sentencenoun
  • 예시적yesijeokillustrativeadjective

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