Korean Conversation · Level 201
15 words
Korean word
필기
Pronunciation
Romanizationpilgi
Meaning
- nounnote-taking
Example
수업 중에는 필기를 꼭 해야 해요.su eop chung e neun pil gi reul kkok hae ya hae yo
You must take notes during class.
More examples
회의가 끝난 후에 필기를 정리해 두세요.hoe ui ga kkeun nan hu e pil gi reul cheong ni hae tu se yo
After the meeting, organize your notes.
Core concept
A hand leaves written information behind for later reading, especially during a class or while studying.
Common phrases
필기를 적다pil gi reul cheok tta
take notes
필기를 정리하다pil gi reul cheong ni ha da
organize notes
필기시험pil gi si heom
written test
Similar words
메모memo: A brief message or reminder saved for checking again later.
노트noteu: A notebook or electronic record used to hold useful ideas and information.
수첩sucheop: A compact notebook kept at hand for writing down reminders and appointments.
Definition in Korean
손으로 글이나 정보를 적어 남긴 기록 자체 또는 그 행위so neu ro keu ri na cheong bo reul cheo geo nam gin ki rok cha che tto neun keu haeng wi
Word origin
Its Sino-Korean formation combines the ideas of a brush or writing tool and recording, which explains its connection with both handwritten notes and handwriting.
Usage tips
- For English-speaking learners, the useful contrast is with typing, since Korean normally uses a different expression when information is entered on a keyboard or phone.
Other meanings
- written testnoun
Opposites
- 구술kusuloral statementnoun
- 말하기malhagispeakingnoun
Related words
- 필기장pilgijangnotebooknoun
- 필기구pilgiguwriting instrumentnoun
- 필기법pilgibeopwriting methodnoun