점
jeom[t͡ɕʌ̹m]
The English word 'point' can be translated into Korean as 점 (jeom). Wiktionary also lists 포인트 (pointeu).
Meaning: unit of scoring in a game or competition (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 점 | jeom | [t͡ɕʌ̹m] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 포인트 | pointeu | [pʰo̞intʰɯ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The noun 점 is the standard way to refer to an abstract 'point' or 'aspect' of a situation or argument. It is also used to mean a unit of scoring in a game or competition.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is jeom.
Did you know?
- The word 점 can be used to describe a 'divining spot' or a 'fortune' in the context of shamanism.
- The word 점 is also the Korean word for a 'mole' or 'beauty mark' on the skin.
- While 점 refers to a score, the English loanword 포인트 is specifically used in Korea to describe 'reward points' or 'loyalty points' in stores.
Examples in context
- 나는 그 점에서 그와 의견이 일치했다.I agreed with him on that point.This sentence shows how to use 점 to express agreement on a specific point.Tatoeba #11107478 by intertime, translation #254590 by CK
- 그건 민감한 점이다.That's a delicate point.This sentence uses 점 to describe a delicate point.Tatoeba #6305079 by Queserasera, translation #42699 by orcrist
- 여기서 명확히 하지 않으면 안 되는 점은 스포츠에서 아마추어와 프로페셔널의 경계선이 사라져가고 있다는 것이다.The point we must clarify here is that the lines between amateur and professional in sport are beginning to disappear.This sentence uses 점 to identify a point that must be clarified.Tatoeba #13250494 by qiwiwi, translation #61862 by papabear
- 이 프로젝트의 핵심은 마케팅 전략에 있습니다.The point of this project lies in the marketing strategy.
- 이 계획의 중요한 점은 예산 관리입니다.The important point of this plan is budget management.
- 꼭 말씀드리고 싶은 주장이 있습니다.I have an important point I would like to make.
- 이 영화의 요점은 가족의 소중함입니다.The point of this movie is the importance of family.
- 내가 전달하고자 하는 핵심 아이디어는 협업의 중요성입니다.The key idea I want to convey is the importance of collaboration.
- 프로젝트에서 중요한 포인트는 시간 관리입니다.The important point in the project is time management.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minji and Dohyeon are watching a basketball game on TV.
- 민지 Min-ji이번에 1점을 얻었어!ibeone 1jeomeul eodeosseo!They scored 1 point this time!
- 도현 Do-hyeon와, 정말 아슬아슬한 점수네.wa, jeongmal aseulaseolhan jeomsune.Wow, that's a really close score.
- 민지 Min-ji도현아, 저 팀은 몇 점이야?Dohyeon-a, jeo tim-eun myeot jeom-iya?Dohyeon, what is the score for that team?
- 도현 Do-hyeon지금 80점이야.jigeum 80jeom-iya.They are at 80 points right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “point” translations and entries 점, 포인트, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
