문장
munjang[muɲd͡ʑa̠ŋ]
In Korean, 'sentence' is expressed as 문장 (munjang). Wiktionary also lists 센텐스 (sentenseu).
Meaning: grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 문장 | munjang | [muɲd͡ʑa̠ŋ] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 센텐스 | sentenseu |
The primary word for a sentence, a grammatically complete series of words consisting of a subject and predicate, is 문장.
Which one should you use?
문장 is the standard linguistic term used when referring to a grammatical unit of words. In contrast, if you are referring to a judicial or legal sentence, you should use 선고 or the verb 선고하다. Additionally, while 문장 is the standard term, the English loanword 센텐스 is sometimes used in specific technical contexts like music or linguistics.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
munjang
Did you know?
- In Korean, the subject of a 문장 is frequently omitted if the context makes it clear who is being talked about. A grammatically 'complete' sentence in Korean often contains no subject at all.
- The word 문장 shares its spelling with the word for 'coat of arms' or 'emblem', though they are pronounced slightly differently in some contexts. This is because the same Sino-Korean characters can be used for both 'literary composition' and 'heraldic design'.
- Korean has different sentence-ending particles that change the entire social dynamic of a 문장. Depending on the ending, a sentence can signal extreme politeness or a complete lack of respect to the listener.
Examples in context
- 이 문장은 무슨 뜻이야?What does this sentence mean?This sentence is useful for asking about the meaning of a specific 문장.Tatoeba #13151053 by SN_H, translation #1064475 by CK
- 이 문장이 무슨 뜻인 것 같아?What do you think this sentence means?This sentence is useful for asking for an opinion on the meaning of a 문장.Tatoeba #4765113 by kimhkng, translation #4197704 by Tigrin
- 이 문장은 확인할 필요가 있다.This sentence needs to be checked.This sentence is useful for stating that a 문장 requires verification.Tatoeba #11105540 by intertime, translation #717799 by CM
- 오늘은 날씨가 좋습니다.Today, the weather is good.
- 저는 한국에 새로 왔습니다.I recently came to Korea.
- 18 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Subin and Jihun are reviewing a Korean textbook together.
- 수빈 Su-bin이 문장은 너무 길어.i munjangeun neomu gireo.This sentence is too long.
- 지훈 Ji-hun그럼 문장을 짧게 써봐.geureom munjangeul jjalpge sseobwa.Then try writing the sentence short.
- 수빈 Su-bin이렇게 쓰면 괜찮을까?ireoke sseumyeon gwaenchanheulkka?Is it okay if I write it like this?
- 지훈 Ji-hun응, 훨씬 자연스러워.eung, hwolssin jayeonseureowo.Yes, it's much more natural.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sentence” translations and entries 문장, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 문장, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
