dictionary in Korean

dictionary in Korean is 사전, 자서, 자전 — dictionary means a reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.

dictionary in Korean

사전

noun

Pronounced: sajeon

publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

자서

noun

Pronounced: jaseo

publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

자전

noun

Pronounced: jajeon

publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

옥편

noun dated

Pronounced: okpyeon

publication that explains the meanings of an ordered list of words

What does "dictionary" mean?

noun A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.
"I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter."
noun In computing, a data structure that stores values under unique keys for quick lookup.
"You can add a new entry to the dictionary by choosing a unique key."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

dictionary in a sentence

I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter.
She looked up the word in an online dictionary.
You can add a new entry to the dictionary by choosing a unique key.
Looking up a value in a dictionary is much faster than scanning a long list.

Common Korean translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "dictionary" in Korean?

"dictionary" in Korean is 사전, 자서, 자전. dictionary means: A reference book that lists words alphabetically along with their meanings, pronunciations, and other details.

How do you pronounce 사전?

"dictionary" in Korean is 사전, pronounced "sajeon".

How do you use "dictionary" in a sentence?

Example: "I checked the spelling in my dictionary before writing the final letter." In Korean, "dictionary" is 사전, 자서, 자전.

Are there other ways to say "dictionary" in Korean?

Yes — Korean has 4 translations listed for "dictionary": 사전, 자서, 자전, 옥편.

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