Korean word

인증번호

Pronunciation

Romanizationinjeungbeonho

Meaning

  • nounverification code

Example

이메일로 인증번호를 받았어요.i me il lo in jeung beon ho reul pa da sseo yo

I received a verification code by email.

Illustration for 인증번호 (verification code)

More examples

비밀번호를 바꿀 때 인증번호를 입력해야 해요.pi mil beon ho reul pa kkul ttae in jeung beon ho reul im nyeo kae ya hae yo

You need to enter a verification code when changing your password.

Core concept

A temporary mix of numbers or letters that a service sends for an identity check.

Common phrases

  • 인증번호를 입력하다in jeung beon ho reul im nyeo ka da

    enter a verification code

  • 인증번호가 도착하다in jeung beon ho ga to cha ka da

    receive a verification code

  • 인증번호를 재전송하다in jeung beon ho reul chae jeon song ha da

    resend a verification code

Similar words

인증코드injeungkodeu: A number or letter code sent for an identity check or approval and entered by the recipient.
비밀번호pimilbeonho: A secret string of letters or numbers set to protect access to an account, device, or network.
확인번호hwaginbeonho: A number given during service use or when receiving something to confirm the details.

Definition in Korean

서비스 이용 중 본인임을 증명하기 위해 서비스 제공자가 일회용으로 보내는 숫자 또는 문자 조합seo bi seu i yong chung po ni ni meul cheung myeong ha gi wi hae seo bi seu che gong ja ga il hoe yong eu ro po nae neun sut jja tto neun mun ja cho hap

Word origin

The compound joins the Korean roots for verification and number, describing a number used to prove who someone is.

Usage tips

  • Unlike a password, this code is usually used once and then discarded, so it should not be saved as a permanent login detail.

Related words

  • 인증하다injeunghadaauthenticateverb
  • 인증서injeungseocertificatenoun
  • 인증절차injeungjeolchaauthentication procedurenoun

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