TOPIK · Level 79
15 words
Korean word
한두
Pronunciation
Romanizationhandu
Meaning
- numeralone or two
Example
질문이 한두 개 있어요.chil mu ni han du kae i sseo yo
There are one or two questions.
More examples
한두 시간이면 끝나요.han du si ga ni myeon kkeun na yo
It will be finished in one or two hours.
Core concept
A small amount estimated at about one or two, without an exact count.
Common phrases
한두 개han du kae
one or two
한두 번han du peon
once or twice
한두 시간han du si gan
one or two hours
Similar words
한둘handul: Only one or two in number, showing that the amount is very small.
두세tuse: Roughly two or three in number, rather than an exact count.
Definition in Korean
하나나 둘 정도의 적은 수를 어림잡아 가리키는 말.ha na na tul cheong do ui cheo geun su reul eo rim ja ba ka ri ki neun mal
Word origin
The word combines the native Korean number forms for one and two to express a small, approximate amount.
Usage tips
- It often makes a statement sound less exact and more casual, while a specific number is better when accuracy matters.