의심
uisim
The English word "doubt" is translated into Korean as 의심 (uisim).
의심 is a noun meaning disbelief or uncertainty. In many contexts, it carries a stronger connotation of "suspicion" or "distrust" toward someone's motives than the English word "doubt" does. If you wish to describe the act of arousing suspicion through one's actions, you can use the phrase 의심을 사다.
Meaning: disbelief or uncertainty (about something) (noun)
Which one should you use?
While the English word "doubt" often refers to simple uncertainty, the Korean 의심 frequently implies a sense of suspicion or distrust regarding a person's intentions.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun 의심 (doubt) can be transformed into the verb "to doubt" by adding the suffix –하다 to form 의심하다.
How do you pronounce it?
uisim
Did you know?
- While English speakers 'have a doubt', a Korean speaker often describes it as 'having a suspicion' (의심을 품다), which translates literally to 'carrying a suspicion in one's bosom'.
- Because 의심 is so strong, Koreans may use the word 반신반의 to describe a state of being 'half-doubting and half-believing', which is a softer way to express uncertainty.
- The Sino-Korean characters for 의심 are 疑 and 心, which literally translate to 'doubted heart'.
Examples in context
- 나는 의심하지 않는다.I don't doubt it.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not doubt something using 의심.Tatoeba #11106582 by intertime, translation #2271834 by CK
- 그의 말에는 의심이 들어서 진실을 확인했다.I had doubts about what he said, so I verified the truth.
- 그 경찰의 불신은 법과 질서에 대한 신뢰를 훼손시킨다.The police's doubt undermines trust in law and order.
- 그녀의 행동이 너무 의아해서 의심스럽다.Her behavior is so suspicious that it's doubtful.
- 그 회사의 입사 기준은 너무 모호해서 의심이 든다.The company's hiring criteria are so ambiguous that it raises doubts.
- 그의 말에 의심이 생겼어요.geu-ui mal-e ui-sim-i saeng-gyeot-eo-yo.Doubt arose regarding his words.
- 그 계획에 의심이 없어요.geu gye-hoek-e ui-sim-i eop-seo-yo.I have no doubt about that plan.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Minjun are discussing a plan.
- 서연 Seo-yeon정말 가능할까요?jeong-mal ga-neung-hal-kka-yo?Is it really possible?
- 민준 Min-jun제 계획에 의심은 하지 마세요.je gye-hwek-e ui-sim-eun ha-ji ma-se-yo.Please don't have any doubt about my plan.
- 서연 Seo-yeon알겠어요, 믿어 볼게요.al-get-eo-yo, mid-eo bol-ge-yo.I understand, I'll try to trust you.
- 민준 Min-jun고마워요, 서연 씨.go-ma-wo-yo, Seo-yeon ssi.Thank you, Seoyeon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 의심, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
