Korean word

응시

Pronunciation

Romanizationeungsi

Meaning

  • nountaking an exam

Example

그는 내년 응시를 준비하고 있다.keu neun nae nyeon eung si reul chun bi ha go it tta

He is preparing to take an exam next year.

Illustration for 응시 (taking an exam)

More examples

응시 여부를 빠르게 알려 주세요.eung si yeo bu reul ppa reu ge al lyeo chu se yo

Please let me know quickly whether you will take the exam.

Core concept

The act of taking an examination as a candidate.

Common phrases

  • 응시 여부eung si yeo bu

    whether to take the exam

  • 응시 준비eung si chun bi

    exam preparation

Similar words

시험siheom: A planned assessment that shows how well someone knows or can do something.
응시자eungsija: A person registered to take an examination or qualification assessment.
수험생suheomsaeng: A person preparing for an examination through study and practice.

Definition in Korean

시험이나 자격 심사에 참가하여 시험을 치르는 행위.si heo mi na cha gyeok sim sa e cham ga ha yeo si heo meul chi reu neun haeng wi

Word origin

The word is a Sino-Korean formation whose parts mean respond and test, giving the sense of taking an examination.

Usage tips

  • In official notices, this noun often appears with information about exam applications, eligibility, and dates, while everyday speech may use a simpler expression.

Other meanings

  • stareverb
  • watch closelynoun

Opposites

  • 결시kyeolsinonattendancenoun

Related words

  • 응시자eungsijaexam candidatenoun
  • 응시료eungsiryoexam feenoun
  • 응시하다eungsihadatake an examverb

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