인용
inyong[iɲoŋ]
In Korean, 'quote' is expressed as 인용 (inyong).
The noun 인용 refers to the act or the instance of quoting a source or a person. To express the action of quoting, you use the verb 인용하다.
Meaning: a statement attributed to someone (noun)
Which one should you use?
When quoting words, you may use different particles depending on whether the speech is direct or indirect. The particle -라고 is used for direct quotes (exact words). In contrast, -고 is used for indirect quotes (reporting the meaning).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In speech, specific particles indicate the start of a quotation. The particles -이라고, -라고 and -라는 are used to signal that a statement is being attributed to someone. Specifically, -라고 is used when quoting direct speech or words that are used exactly as spoken.
How do you pronounce it?
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Did you know?
- The word 인용 is derived from the Chinese characters for 'to pull' and 'to use', literally meaning to 'pull in and use' someone else's words.
- When Koreans quote a famous proverb, they often end the sentence with -라고 한다, which translates to 'it is said that', rather than attributing it to a specific person.
- Korean has a unique way of 'quoting' a person's identity or title using the particle -라는, which can turn a name into a descriptive modifier for a noun.
Examples in context
- 저희는 견적을 요청합니다.We request a quotation.
- 주식에 대한 시세를 알 수 있을까요?Can I know the stock quote?
- 이것이 내가 받은 건축 견적서야.This is the construction quote I received.
- 그 인용은 너무 길어요.geu inyong-eun neomu gireoyo.That quote is too long.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are discussing a school presentation.
- 도현 Do-hyeon서연 씨, 발표 자료에 인용 하나 넣을까요?Seoyeon ssi, balpyo jaryoe inyong hana neoeulkkayo?Seoyeon, shall we put a quote in the presentation materials?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 좋은 생각이에요. 어떤 것이 좋을까요?ne, joeun saenggak-ieyo. eotteon geosi joeulkkayo?Yes, that's a good idea. Which one would be good?
- 도현 Do-hyeon스티브 잡스의 인용이 잘 어울릴 것 같아요.Steve Jobs-ui inyong-i jal eoulil geot gatayo.I think a quote from Steve Jobs would fit well.
- 서연 Seo-yeon저도 동의해요. 바로 찾아볼게요.jeodo dong-uihaeyo. baro chajabolgeyo.I agree. I'll look for it right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quote” translations and entries 인용, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 인용, CC BY-SA 4.0.
