언어
eoneo[ʌ̹nʌ̹]
The English phrase 'language' can be translated into Korean as 언어 (eoneo) or 말.
Meaning: body of words used as a form of communication (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 언어 | eoneo | [ʌ̹nʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 말 | mal | [ma̠(ː)ɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [ma̠ɭ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Both terms refer to a body of words used for communication. 언어 refers to 'language' itself, while 말 can also mean 'speech' or 'words'.
How do you pronounce it?
eoneo
Did you know?
- The word 말 is a homonym that can mean 'language' or 'horse' depending on the context. These two meanings have completely different origins and histories.
Examples in context
- 집에서 무슨 언어로 말해?What language do you speak at home?This sentence is useful for asking what language is spoken at home using 언어.Tatoeba #8365132 by Eunhee, translation #4806945 by CK
- 인간이 바뀌듯 언어도 변화해.Language changes as human beings do.This sentence is useful for noting how 언어 changes over time.Tatoeba #8365138 by Eunhee, translation #239735 by CM
- 한국에서는 무슨 언어로 말합니까?What language do they speak in Korea?This sentence is useful for asking what language is spoken in Korea using 언어.Tatoeba #6305082 by Queserasera, translation #1196994 by CN
- Hanguk mal (한국말)Korean language
- 35 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyeon are talking about their studies at a cafe.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 요즘 무슨 언어를 공부해요?Minji ssi, yojeum museun eoneoreul gongbuhae-yo?Minji, what language are you studying these days?
- 민지 Min-ji프랑스어를 배우고 있어요.Peurangseueoreul baeugo isseoyo.I am learning French.
- 도현 Do-hyeon정말 멋진 언어네요!Jeongmal meotjin eoneorene-yo!That is a really cool language!
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨는요?Dohyeon ssi-neun-yo?How about you, Dohyeon?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “language” translations and entries 언어, 말, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 말, 언어, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
