Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Pronunciation[edit]
- IPA(key)[t͡ɕo̞m]
- Phonetic Hangul[좀]
Revised Romanization? |
jom |
Revised Romanization (translit.)? |
jom |
McCune–Reischauer? |
chom |
Yale Romanization? |
com |
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Etymology 1[edit]
좀 • (jom)
- a little; somewhat; quite
- a little while, a short time
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좀 있다가 전화할께요.
- Jom itdaga jeonhwahalkkeyo.
- I'll call you in a little while.
- (used to soften requests) please; if you wouldn't mind
Synonyms[edit]
- (a little; somewhat; quite): 조금 (jogeum)
Etymology 2[edit]
좀 • (jom)
- silverfish
- moth, bookworm; general term for any insect which eats fabrics, paper etc.
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양복이 좀이 쏠다.
- Yangbogi jomi ssolda.
- The clothes become moth-eaten.” (Literally "moths eat the clothes").
Derived terms[edit]