Korean word

원본

Pronunciation

Romanizationwonbon

Meaning

  • nounoriginal

Example

제출할 서류는 원본을 가져오세요.che chul hal sseo ryu neun won bo neul ka jeo o se yo

Bring the original document you need to submit.

Illustration for 원본 (original)

More examples

여권은 원본을 꼭 지참하세요.yeo gwo neun won bo neul kkok chi cham ha se yo

Please be sure to bring the original passport.

Core concept

The untouched source document, photograph, or artwork itself, not a reproduction.

Common phrases

  • 원본 지참won bon chi cham

    bring the original

  • 원본 제출won bon che chul

    submit the original

  • 원본 확인won bon hwa gin

    verify the original

Similar words

사본sabon: A reproduced document or written work made from an original source.
복사본pokssabon: A document produced by a copier from a source document.
실물silmul: A real, physical object that can be seen and handled directly.
원문wonmun: The original wording of a text before translation, revision, or editing.

Definition in Korean

작품이나 사진, 문서 등에서 복제되지 않은 처음의 실물이나 기록을 가리키는 말.chak pu mi na sa jin mun seo teung e seo pok jje doe ji a neun cheo eu mui sil mu ri na ki ro geul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning original and basis, this word names the first document or object from which copies are made.

Usage tips

  • In Korean paperwork, this word marks the actual source document, so a scan or photocopy may not meet the request.

Opposites

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