정보
jeongbo[t͡ɕʌ̹ŋbo̞]
The English word "information" is translated into Korean as 정보 (jeongbo).
정보 refers to communicable knowledge.
Meaning: communicable knowledge (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
When 정보 is the subject of a sentence, it often takes the subject marker –가 (ga) to become 정보가.
How do you pronounce it?
jeongbo
Did you know?
- The word 정보 has a second, entirely different meaning referring to a traditional unit of land measurement derived from Japanese terminology.
- In Korean news or intelligence contexts, 'information' is sometimes more evocatively referred to as 첩보 (cheopbo), which specifically implies intelligence or espionage.
- In modern Korean digital culture, the term 정보 is often used in 'info-sharing' communities to describe highly specific 'life hacks' or insider tips.
Examples in context
- 이 정보는 우리한테 많이 중요해.This information is very important to us.This sentence shows how to describe the importance of 정보.Tatoeba #8543096 by Eunhee, translation #8543086 by CK
- 옛 사람이 갖지 못한 정보는 매우 방대했어.The information the ancients didn’t have was very voluminous.This sentence describes the scale of 정보 that ancients lacked.Tatoeba #8374133 by Eunhee, translation #8372266 by Hybrid
- 솔직하고 투명한 정보와 대화가 상호 신뢰의 기초이다.Candidness and transparency, information and communication are the basis of mutual trust.This sentence links 정보 and communication to the concept of mutual trust.Tatoeba #1532993 by mysonhs, translation #1416636 by al_ex_an_der
- 이 보고서에는 중요한 정보가 포함되어 있습니다.This report contains important information.
- 저에게 이 문제에 대한 추가 자료를 제공해 주실 수 있을까요?Could you please provide me with additional information on this issue?
- 최근에 어떤 소식이 있었어?Have you heard any news lately?
- 유용한 정보를 공유해 주셔서 감사합니다.Thank you for sharing useful information.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are discussing a project at a cafe.
- 수빈 Su-bin그 프로젝트에 대한 새로운 정보가 있어?geu peurojekteue daehan saeroun jeongboga isseo?Do you have any new information about that project?
- 민준 Min-jun아직은 구체적인 정보가 부족해.ajigeun guchejeogin jeongboga bujokhae.I still lack specific information.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨가 정보를 더 찾아봐 줄 수 있어?Minjun ssiga jeongboleul deo chajabwa jul su isseo?Can you look for more information, Minjun?
- 민준 Min-jun응, 내일 확인하고 알려줄게.eung, naeil hwaginhago allyeojulge.Yes, I will check and let you know tomorrow.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “information” translations and entries 정보, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 정보, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
