Korean word

예컨대

Pronunciation

Romanizationyekeondae

Meaning

  • adverbfor example

Example

예컨대 오늘 못 오면 내일 만날까요?ye keon dae o neul mot o myeon nae il man nal kka yo

For example, if you can't come today, shall we meet tomorrow?

Illustration for 예컨대 (for example)

More examples

예컨대 다음과 같이 하면 더 쉽다.ye keon dae ta eum gwa ka chi ha myeon teo swip tta

For example, it is easier if you do it as follows.

Core concept

A specific example brought forward to make an explanation clear.

Common phrases

  • 예컨대 다음과 같이ye keon dae ta eum gwa ka chi

    for example, as follows

  • 예컨대 그런 경우에ye keon dae keu reon kyeong u e

    for example, in such a case

Similar words

예를 들어yereul teureo: A concrete example is offered to make an explanation easier to understand.
예를 들면yereul teulmyeon: A concrete example is introduced as part of an explanation.
이를테면ireultemyeon: A representative example is given to highlight the main point.

Definition in Korean

어떤 내용을 설명할 때 구체적인 사례나 상황을 들어 보일 때 쓰는 말.eo tteon nae yong eul seol myeong hal ttae ku che jeo gin sa rye na sang hwang eul teu reo po il ttae sseu neun mal

Word origin

The word combines a Sino-Korean element meaning example with an older connective form meaning roughly speaking of it.

Usage tips

  • It is common in writing and formal speech, while everyday conversation often uses a more casual expression for the same function.

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