Korean word

의문

Pronunciation

Romanizationuimun

Meaning

  • nounquestion

Example

그의 설명에는 의문이 남았다.keu ui seol myeong e neun ui mu ni na mat tta

A question remained about his explanation.

Illustration for 의문 (question)

More examples

질문에 답하자 그의 의문이 조금씩 풀렸다.chil mu ne ta pa ja keu ui ui mu ni cho geum ssik pul lyeot tta

When they answered the question, his doubt was gradually resolved.

Core concept

An unanswered point where certainty gives way to questioning.

Common phrases

  • 의문을 해소하다ui mu neul hae so ha da

    settle a question

  • 의문이 풀리다ui mu ni pul li da

    a question be cleared up

Similar words

질문chilmun: A direct request for information made to another person.
궁금증kunggeumjeung: A desire to know something unknown that gives rise to a question.
의심uisim: A feeling that something may not be true and needs checking.

Definition in Korean

무엇이 옳은지 불확실하거나 설명이 충분하지 않아 마음속에 생기는 의심이나 질문mu eo si o reun ji pul hwak ssil ha geo na seol myeong i chung bun ha ji a na ma eum so ge saeng gi neun ui si mi na chil mun

Word origin

This word is a Sino-Korean compound built from the ideas of doubting and asking, which together developed into the sense of an unclear point.

Usage tips

  • It is a useful choice when an explanation leaves a lingering issue, even when there is no strong distrust of the speaker.

Other meanings

  • doubtnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 의문시하다uimunsihadaregard as questionableverb
  • 의문점uimunjeompoint of uncertaintynoun

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