Korean word

원서

Pronunciation

Romanizationwonseo

Meaning

  • nounapplication

Example

대학에 원서를 냈어요.tae ha ge won seo reul nae sseo yo

I submitted my application to the university.

Illustration for 원서 (application)

More examples

서류를 확인한 후 원서를 작성하세요.seo ryu reul hwa gin han hu won seo reul chak sseong ha se yo

After checking the documents, fill out the application.

Core concept

A formal document submitted to request entry or participation.

Common phrases

  • 원서를 작성하다won seo reul chak sseong ha da

    complete an application

  • 원서를 쓰다won seo reul sseu da

    fill out an application

Similar words

지원서chiwonseo: A written application for a job, school place, or other opportunity.
신청서sincheongseo: A form submitted to request a service, permission, or participation in an event.
입학원서ipagwonseo: A formal application submitted for admission to a school.
응시원서eungsiwonseo: A document submitted to register for a test or examination.

Definition in Korean

어떤 기관이나 학교에 들어가거나 참여하기 위해 작성하여 제출하는 공식적인 신청서류.eo tteon ki gwa ni na hak kkyo e teu reo ga geo na cha myeo ha gi wi hae chak sseong ha yeo che chul ha neun kong sik jjeo gin sin cheong seo ryu

Word origin

원서 (wonseo, "application") is a Sino-Korean compound in which the first part means a wish or request and the second means a written document.

Usage tips

  • English uses application for both a form and the act of applying, while Korean keeps this noun focused on the formal paperwork.

Related words

  • 원서작성wonseojaksseongapplication preparationnoun
  • 원서류wonseoryuapplication documentsnoun

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