Korean word

진술

Pronunciation

Romanizationchinsul

Meaning

  • nounstatement

Example

피고는 법정에서 진술했다.pi go neun peop jjeong e seo chin sul haet tta

The defendant made a statement in court.

Illustration for 진술 (statement)

More examples

기자는 피해자의 진술을 바탕으로 기사를 썼다.ki ja neun pi hae ja ui chin su reul pa tang eu ro ki sa reul sseot tta

The journalist wrote an article based on the victim's statement.

Core concept

An organized account of facts or events, spoken or written to make them known.

Common phrases

  • 진술을 요약하다chin su reul yo ya ka da

    summarize a statement

  • 진술을 믿다chin su reul mit tta

    believe a statement

  • 진술을 바탕으로chin su reul pa tang eu ro

    based on a statement

Similar words

이야기iyagi: A story or conversation that passes along events, thoughts, or ideas.
말mal: Everyday speech used to communicate thoughts, feelings, or information.

Definition in Korean

사건이나 사실에 관해 차례대로 내용을 말하거나 써서 알리는 행위나 그 내용sa geo ni na sa si re kwan hae cha rye dae ro nae yong eul mal ha geo na sseo seo al li neun haeng wi na keu nae yong

Word origin

This Sino-Korean term combines elements meaning to lay out and to state, reflecting an ordered account of facts.

Usage tips

  • It has a formal sound and is common in legal or police settings, while casual conversation usually uses a simpler verb.

Other meanings

  • testimonynoun

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