Korean word

통보

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongbo

Meaning

  • nounnotice

Example

회사에서 통보를 받았어요.hoe sa e seo tong bo reul pa da sseo yo

I received a notice from the company.

Illustration for 통보 (notice)

More examples

사전 통보 없이 회의 일정이 바뀌었다.sa jeon tong bo eop ssi hoe ui il jeong i pa kkwi eot tta

The meeting schedule changed without prior notice.

Core concept

The formal delivery of news or a decision that the recipient needs to know.

Common phrases

  • 통보를 받다tong bo reul pat tta

    receive notice

  • 사전 통보sa jeon tong bo

    advance notice

  • 통보를 하다tong bo reul ha da

    give notice

Similar words

공지kongji: An official message posted or shared so many people can see important information.
통지tongji: A formal written or electronic message reporting a decision, result, or fact.
알림allim: A short message that makes someone aware of a plan, change, or other information.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사실이나 결정 사항을 공식적으로 상대에게 알려 주는 행위나 그 내용eo tteon sa si ri na kyeol jeong sa hang eul kong sik jjeo geu ro sang dae e ge al lyeo chu neun haeng wi na keu nae yong

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning to make something reach others and to report, together suggesting an official notification.

Usage tips

  • English notice may describe something displayed for everyone, while this word often focuses on an institution informing a specific person about a decision.

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