Korean word

존재

Pronunciation

Romanizationchonjae

Meaning

  • nounpresence

Example

그의 존재가 내게 큰 위로가 돼요.keu ui chon jae ga nae ge keun wi ro ga twae yo

His presence brings me great comfort.

Illustration for 존재 (presence)

More examples

회사에서는 직원의 존재를 중요하게 생각한다.hoe sa e seo neun chi gwo nui chon jae reul chung yo ha ge saeng ga kan da

At the company, the presence of its employees is considered important.

Core concept

The fact that a person, thing, or phenomenon is actually there.

Common phrases

  • 존재를 느끼다chon jae reul neu kki da

    feel the presence

  • 존재 여부chon jae yeo bu

    existence or nonexistence

Similar words

있음isseum: Being present or existing as a condition rather than an action.

Definition in Korean

사람이나 사물·현상이 실제로 있거나 있음을 가리키는 말sa ra mi na sa mul hyeon sang i sil je ro it kkeo na i sseu meul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines two elements expressing being present and existing, together conveying the idea of actual existence.

Usage tips

  • This noun is more common in writing, philosophy, and emotionally serious statements than in relaxed chat, where a basic verb is usually more natural.

Other meanings

  • existencenoun

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