Korean word

짐작

Pronunciation

Romanizationchimjak

Meaning

  • nounguess

Example

그의 표정만으로 짐작이 가요.keu ui pyo jeong ma neu ro chim ja gi ka yo

I can guess just from his expression.

Illustration for 짐작 (guess)

More examples

그 상황만으로 짐작이 어렵다.keu sang hwang ma neu ro chim ja gi eo ryeop tta

It is difficult to guess from that situation alone.

Core concept

A rough conclusion drawn from clues or circumstances rather than confirmed knowledge.

Common phrases

  • 짐작이 가다chim ja gi ka da

    be able to guess

  • 짐작대로chim jak ttae ro

    as expected

  • 짐작이 맞다chim ja gi mat tta

    guess correctly

Similar words

추측chucheuk: A reasoned possibility that remains unproven because the evidence is incomplete.
예상yesang: A forecast of a future result formed from information or experience.
어림짐작eorimjimjak: A rough estimate of an amount or condition made without precise details.

Definition in Korean

어떤 단서나 상황을 바탕으로 대강의 결과나 상태를 추측하는 것eo tteon tan seo na sang hwang eul pa tang eu ro tae gang ui kyeol gwa na sang tae reul chu cheu ka neun keot

Word origin

The word is a native Korean noun connected with the verb for making a rough guess, and no more specific historical origin is established.

Usage tips

  • It suits conclusions that remain open to correction, making it useful in polite discussion rather than for stating a firm fact.

Other meanings

  • estimatenoun

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