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의문

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '의문' (uimun) primarily means 'doubt' or 'question,' often implying uncertainty or suspicion about something. It can also refer to a problem or issue that requires clarification.

Common Contexts

'의문' is frequently used in formal or written contexts such as reports, discussions, or debates where questioning or skepticism is expressed. It can describe personal doubts or objective problems.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 의문이 들다: to have a doubt or suspicion
  • 의문을 제기하다: to raise a question or doubt
  • 의문점: a point of doubt or question

These expressions are useful when you want to express uncertainty or highlight problematic aspects.

Register and Nuance

'의문' is generally neutral to formal and is suitable for academic, professional, or serious conversations. It is less common in casual speech where simpler words like '궁금하다' (to be curious) might be used.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '의문' with '질문' (question). '질문' is a direct question seeking information, while '의문' implies doubt or suspicion about something. Use '의문' when you want to express skepticism or uncertainty rather than just asking a question.

Example Sentences

그의 말에는 의문이 많다.

Geuui mare neun uimuni manta.

There are many doubts about his words.

이 보고서에는 몇 가지 의문점이 있다.

I bogoseoeneun myeot gaji uimunjomi itda.

There are several questionable points in this report.

의문을 제기하다

Uimuneul jegihada

To raise a question or doubt