Korean word

통일

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongil

Meaning

  • noununification

Example

회의에서 의견이 통일되었다.hoe ui e seo ui gyeo ni tong il doe eot tta

The opinions converged at the meeting.

Illustration for 통일 (unification)

More examples

많은 사람들이 평화적 통일을 원한다.ma neun sa ram deu ri pyeong hwa jeok tong i reul won han da

Many people want peaceful unification.

Core concept

Different views or elements come together as one.

Common phrases

  • 평화적 통일pyeong hwa jeok tong il

    peaceful unification

  • 통일 문제tong il mun je

    unification issue

  • 통일 운동tong il un dong

    unification movement

Similar words

합의habui: A decision that people reach together after adjusting their views or conditions.
일치ilchi: A condition in which two or more opinions, figures, or outcomes line up exactly.

Definition in Korean

여러 의견이나 요소가 하나로 같아진 상태.yeo reo ui gyeo ni na yo so ga ha na ro ka ta jin sang tae

Word origin

Formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning to unify and one, the word naturally conveys separate things becoming a single whole.

Usage tips

  • English learners may connect unification mainly with countries, but this word also commonly describes opinions becoming aligned in everyday discussions.

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