Korean word

익명

Pronunciation

Romanizationingmyeong

Meaning

  • nounanonymity

Example

게시판에 익명으로 글을 올렸다.ke si pa ne ing myeong eu ro keu reul ol lyeot tta

Someone posted anonymously on the message board.

Illustration for 익명 (anonymity)

More examples

기부를 익명으로 했다.ki bu reul ing myeong eu ro haet tta

The donation was made anonymously.

Core concept

The identifying label is kept out of view while the person or source remains unnamed.

Common phrases

  • 익명으로 글을 올리다ing myeong eu ro keu reul ol li da

    post anonymously

  • 익명 댓글ing myeong taet kkeul

    anonymous comment

  • 익명 계정ing myeong kye jeong

    anonymous account

Similar words

실명silmyeong: The true name listed in official records for identity checks.
가명kamyeong: A chosen name that hides the identity of the person using it.

Definition in Korean

이름이나 신원을 밝히지 않은 사람·사건·표시 등을 가리키는 말i reu mi na si nwo neul pal ki ji a neun sa ram sa geon pyo si teung eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The word comes from Sino-Korean roots for conceal and name, which makes its meaning easy to connect with withholding a name.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful in online contexts because it describes unnamed posts, comments, and accounts without suggesting that the content itself is hidden.

Opposites

Related words

  • 익명성ingmyeongseonganonymitynoun
  • 익명화ingmyeonghwaanonymizationnoun

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