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Rumor in Korean 🇰🇷


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rumor 소문
How to say “rumor” in Korean? “소문”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “소문” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on rumor in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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소문 info.

Tips to Remember:
• Break the word into syllables: “소” sounds like “so” in “so-so,” and “문” sounds like “moon.” Visualize a “so-so rumor under the moon” to help link the sounds.
• Connect the idea of a rumor spreading quietly like moonlight at night.

Explanations:
• 소문 (so-mun) means “rumor” or “gossip” and refers to unverified information that spreads among people.
• It can refer to hearsay about a person, an event, or a situation, often circulating without confirmation.

Synonyms (Other words with similar meanings):
• 풍문 (pung-mun): another word for rumor, often used in a more literary or poetic context.
• 루머 (ru-meo): a borrowed term from English that is sometimes used in modern informal contexts.

Alternate Meanings and Slang:
• 소문 can sometimes imply a reputation or the buzz surrounding something, as in “good reputation.” For example, “그 가게는 좋은 소문이 자자하다” (That store is famous for its good reputation).
• In casual conversation, it might be used to hint at insider information or trending gossip.

Example Sentences:
• “그의 성공에 대해 많은 소문이 돌고 있다.”
 Romanized: “Geu-ui seong-gonge daehae manheun so-muni dolgoda.”
 Translation: “There are many rumors about his success.”
• “나는 그 소문이 사실인지 궁금해.”
 Romanized: “Naneun geu so-muni sasilinji gung-geumhae.”
 Translation: “I'm curious if that rumor is true.”
• “회사 내부에 소문이 퍼지고 있다.”
 Romanized: “Hoisa naebue so-muni peojigo itda.”
 Translation: “A rumor is spreading within the company.”

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