Korean word

의견

Pronunciation

Romanizationuigyeon

Meaning

  • nounopinion

Example

모두의 의견을 듣고 결정하자.mo du ui ui gyeo neul teut kko kyeol jeong ha ja

Let's hear everyone's opinions and decide.

Illustration for 의견 (opinion)

More examples

토론에서 의견에 동의하는 사람이 많았다.to ro ne seo ui gyeo ne tong ui ha neun sa ra mi ma nat tta

Many people agreed with the opinion during the discussion.

Core concept

A considered position formed about an issue and held by a person or group.

Common phrases

  • 의견에 동의하다ui gyeo ne tong ui ha da

    agree with an opinion

  • 의견이 갈리다ui gyeo ni kal li da

    opinions differ

  • 의견을 정리하다ui gyeo neul cheong ni ha da

    organize one's opinions

Similar words

생각saenggak: A personal way of thinking about something.
견해kyeonhae: A reasoned view formed about a matter and expressed to others.
판단pandan: A decision reached after examining facts or evidence.
주장chujang: A claim stated with clear and firm conviction.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사안에 대해 개인이나 집단이 가지는 생각이나 판단eo tteon sa a ne tae hae kae i ni na chip tta ni ka ji neun saeng ga gi na pan dan

Word origin

The Sino-Korean word combines characters associated with thought and seeing, giving the sense of a person's view or judgment.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a passing reaction, this word often presents a reasoned position that can be shared and considered in a discussion.

Other meanings

  • ideanoun
  • viewnoun

Related words

  • 의견차이uigyeonchaidifference of opinionnoun
  • 찬반의견chanbanuigyeonopinions for and againstnoun

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