Korean

이야기

이야기
Meaning: story, talk, conversation
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

That story is not true.
그 이야기는 지금에 이르기까지 전해 내려오고 있다.
That story has been passed down until this day.
일단 앉아서 이야기합시다.
First, let's sit down and talk.
나중에 다시 이야기합시다.
Let's talk again later.
그의 이야기는 과장이 너무 심해서 믿기 힘들다.
His story is so exaggerated that it's hard to believe.
이야기 전개가 너무 산만하다.
The story's development is too scattered.
잠시 숨을 고르고 다시 이야기했다.
He caught his breath for a moment and then spoke again.
시공을 뛰어넘는 사랑 이야기이다.
A love story that transcends time and space.
그녀는 재미있는 이야기를 듣고 웃었다.
She laughed after hearing a funny story.
우리는 한참 동안 이야기를 나눴다.
We talked for a good while.

Usage Notes

A general term for any kind of story, talk, or something that is said. Can also refer to a conversation.

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