Korean word

의도

Pronunciation

Romanizationuido

Meaning

  • nounintention

Example

그 말에는 의도가 있는 것 같다.keu ma re neun ui do ga in neun keot kat tta

There seems to be an intention behind those words.

Illustration for 의도 (intention)

More examples

그녀는 의도를 숨겼다.keu nyeo neun ui do reul sum gyeot tta

She concealed her intention.

Core concept

The mental plan or purpose behind an action or statement.

Common phrases

  • 의도를 숨기다ui do reul sum gi da

    conceal the intention

  • 의도가 드러나다ui do ga teu reo na da

    intention comes to light

  • 좋은 의도cho eun ui do

    good intention

Similar words

목적mokjjeok: The goal or reason for doing something.
동기tonggi: A reason or desire that encourages someone to take action.
계획kyehoek: A set of steps decided in advance to achieve something.
의향uihyang: A person's willingness to do a particular thing.

Definition in Korean

행동이나 말을 하기 전에 마음속으로 세운 계획이나 목적.haeng dong i na ma reul ha gi cheo ne ma eum so geu ro se un kye hoe gi na mok jjeok

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term comes from Chinese and joins ideas of inner will and planning to express a purpose formed before action.

Usage tips

  • The word itself does not show whether a person's purpose is good or bad, so Korean speakers use context to understand the attitude behind it.

Other meanings

  • aimnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 의도하다uidohadaintendverb
  • 의도성uidoseongintentionalitynoun

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