프라임
peuraimu
In Korean, the word for the mathematical term prime is 프라임 (peuraimu).
In a mathematical context, 프라임 is used to describe a number that has no factors other than itself and unity.
Meaning: mathematics: having no factors except itself and unity (adj)
How do you pronounce it?
peuraimu
Did you know?
- While 프라임 is used in modern mathematics, the traditional Korean word for a prime number is 소수, which is a homonym for the words meaning 'decimal' and 'small number'.
- The term 소수 (prime) shares its spelling with the word for 'minority', such as a 'minority group' in a social context.
- The word 소수 for prime number comes from the Chinese characters for 'element' and 'number', reflecting the idea that primes are the building blocks of all integers.
Examples in context
- 우리는 주요한 포인트를 강조해야 합니다.We need to emphasize the prime points.
- 그 회사는 최상의 제품을 제공합니다.That company offers prime products.
- 이 레스토랑은 최상급의 음식을 만들어요.This restaurant makes prime food.
Example conversation
Ji-eun and Min-jun are studying math together.
- 지은 Ji-eun민준 씨, 13은 프라임 숫자 맞나요?Minjun ssi, sip-sam-eun peuraimeu sutja mannayo?Min-jun, is 13 a prime number?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 13은 프라임 숫자가 맞아요.ne, sip-sam-eun peuraimeu sutjaga majayo.Yes, 13 is a prime number.
- 지은 Ji-eun그럼 15는 어때요?geureom sip-o-neun eottaeyo?Then what about 15?
- 민준 Min-jun15는 3으로 나눠져서 아니에요.sip-o-neun sam-euro nawojyeoseo anieyo.15 is divisible by 3, so it isn't.
