Korean Conversation · Level 395
15 words
Korean word
용무
Pronunciation
Romanizationyongmu
Meaning
- nounerrand
Example
오늘 용무가 있어서 못 가요.o neul yong mu ga i sseo seo mot ka yo
I can't go today because I have something to take care of.
More examples
은행에 용무를 보러 가요.eun haeng e yong mu reul po reo ka yo
I'm going to the bank to take care of some business.
Core concept
A task or piece of business that needs to be handled for a particular purpose.
Common phrases
용무가 있다yong mu ga it tta
have an errand
용무를 보다yong mu reul po da
take care of an errand
간단한 용무kan dan han yong mu
a quick errand
Similar words
볼일poril: A practical errand or other matter that needs attention, often outside the home.
용건yonggeon: One particular matter that needs to be communicated or dealt with.
업무eommu: Assigned work and duties carried out for a company or organization.
약속yakssok: An agreed arrangement to meet at a certain time and place.
Definition in Korean
어떤 목적을 위해 해야 하거나 처리해야 하는 일.eo tteon mok jjeo geul wi hae hae ya ha geo na cheo ri hae ya ha neun il
Word origin
The word is a Sino-Korean compound whose parts express purpose and duty, giving it the sense of business to handle for a particular purpose.
Usage tips
- In conversation, this word sounds more formal than everyday expressions for something to do, so it often appears when explaining a reason for visiting or calling.