문구
mun'gu[munɡu]
The English word "phrases" is translated into Korean as 문구 (mun'gu).
문구 refers to short sequences of words used to convey a specific message or idea.
How do you pronounce it?
mun'gu
Did you know?
- Because the characters for 'phrase' and 'stationery' are identical, 문구 can refer to both a piece of text and office supplies depending on the context.
- When referring to a 'key phrase' in official or legal documents, Koreans use 핵심 문구, where 핵심 literally means 'nucleus' or 'core'.
- A 문구점 is a stationery store, which holds a strong nostalgic value for many Koreans as a place they visited during childhood.
Examples in context
- 도움 주셔서 감사합니다Thank you for your help
- 안녕하세요?Hello?
- 안녕?Hi?
- 감사합니다Thank you.
- 고마워Thanks.
- 죄송합니다I'm sorry.
- 미안해Sorry.
- 제 이름은 [이름]입니다.My name is [name].
- 이 문구는 참 멋지네요.i munggu-neun cham meotjineyo.This phrase is really cool.
- 광고 문구가 아주 짧아요.gwanggo munggu-ga aju jjalbayo.The advertising phrase is very short.
- 기억하기 쉬운 문구를 써 주세요.gieok-hagi swiun munggu-reul sseo juseyo.Please use an easy-to-remember phrase.
Example conversation
Subin and Dohyun are discussing a slogan for a design project.
- 수빈 Su-bin도현 씨, 이 문구 어때요?Dohyun ssi, i munggu eotteoyo?Dohyun, how about this phrase?
- 도현 Do-hyeon문구가 아주 깔끔하고 좋네요.munggu-ga aju kkalkkeum-hago jonneyo.The phrase is very clean and nice.
- 수빈 Su-bin다행이네요. 바로 사용할까요?dahaeng-ineyo. baro sayong-halkkayo?That's a relief. Shall we use it right away?
- 도현 Do-hyeon네, 수빈 씨가 정한 게 최고예요.ne, Subin ssi-ga jeong-han ge choego-eyo.Yes, what you chose, Subin, is the best.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 문구, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
