Korean word

증명

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheungmyeong

Meaning

  • nounproof

Example

이 서류가 당신의 신분을 증명합니다.i seo ryu ga tang si nui sin bu neul cheung myeong ham ni da

This document proves your identity.

Illustration for 증명 (proof)

More examples

회사에서 경력 증명서를 제출해야 해요.hoe sa e seo kyeong nyeok cheung myeong seo reul che chul hae ya hae yo

At the company, I have to submit a certificate of my work experience.

Core concept

Evidence turns a claim about a person, right, or fact into something established.

Common phrases

  • 증명서cheung myeong seo

    certificate

  • 증명사진cheung myeong sa jin

    ID photo

  • 증명서 제출cheung myeong seo che chul

    submission of a certificate

Similar words

증거cheunggeo: Material or information that helps show a claim is true.
증명서cheungmyeongseo: An official paper that confirms a person's identity, qualification, or status.
확인hwagin: A check made to ensure that details or conditions are correct.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 권리·신분 따위가 사실임을 증거로 보여 주는 행위나 그 결과.eo tteon sa si ri na kwol li sin bun tta wi ga sa si ri meul cheung geo ro po yeo chu neun haeng wi na keu kyeol gwa

Word origin

The word combines a root for proving with a root for making something clear, so its meaning centers on showing that something is true.

Usage tips

  • When an official form asks for proof, this word helps connect the request with documents that establish identity or eligibility.

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