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암시

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean noun '암시' means 'hint' or 'implication.' It is used when someone suggests something indirectly rather than stating it explicitly. This word is common in both spoken and written Korean, especially in contexts involving subtle communication or clues.

Common Contexts

'암시' often appears in conversations about literature, movies, or everyday interactions where indirect messages are conveyed. For example, a movie might give 암시 about its ending, or a person might 암시 their feelings without saying them outright.

Collocations and Patterns

  • '암시하다': to hint or imply something.
  • '암시를 주다': to give a hint.
  • '암시를 받다': to receive a hint.
  • '암시적으로': adverb form meaning 'implicitly' or 'by implication.'

Register and Politeness

'암시' is a neutral noun and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. It is appropriate in academic writing, news reports, and everyday speech.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse '암시' with '직접적인 표현' (direct expression). Remember, 암시 always involves indirectness or subtlety, so it should not be used when something is stated plainly.

Example Sentences

그의 말에는 무언가 중요한 암시가 담겨 있었다.

Geuui mare neun mueonga jungyohan amsi ga damgyeo isseotda.

There was some important hint implied in his words.

그 영화는 결말에 대한 암시를 여러 번 준다.

Geu yeonghwa neun gyeolmare daehan amsi reul yeoreo beon junda.

The movie gives several hints about the ending.

그녀는 직접 말하지 않고 암시로 자신의 감정을 표현했다.

Geunyeo neun jikjeop malhaji anko amsi ro jasin ui gamjeong eul pyohyeonhaetda.

She expressed her feelings through hints without saying them directly.