Korean

농담
Meaning: joke; jest
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

弄
談

Example sentences

My words were a joke.
그의 농담은 때로 지나쳤다.
His jokes were sometimes excessive.
그의 농담에는 항상 뼈가 있다.
His jokes always have a hidden meaning.
그는 특유의 말투로 농담을 건넸다.
He made a joke with his characteristic way of speaking.
그는 이야기에 농담을 섞어 분위기를 부드럽게 만들었다.
He mixed jokes into his story to soften the atmosphere.
자, 이제 농담은 그만하고 본론으로 들어갑시다.
Now, let's stop joking and get to the main point.
그의 농담에 모두가 하하 웃었다.
Everyone burst into laughter at his joke.
그는 악의 없이 농담을 던졌다.
He made a joke without any malice.
그의 농담이 드디어 모두에게 먹혔다.
His joke finally landed with everyone.
그의 농담은 정말 우습다.
His joke is really funny.

Usage Notes

Refers to something said in fun or jest, not meant to be taken seriously.

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