한마디

Korean

Etymology

Literally, "one word," from 한 (han, “one”) and 마디 (madi, “word”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ha̠nma̠di]
• Phonetic hangul: [한마디]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	hanmadi
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	hanmadi
McCune–Reischauer?	hanmadi
Yale Romanization?	hanmati

Noun

한마디 • (hanmadi)

1. a brief statement; a few words
   • 1975, “충성의 대답소리《알았습니다》 [The Loyal Answer ‘Yes We Know’]”, Yu Song-ok (유성옥) (lyrics), Sol Myong-sun (설명순) (music):

     우리의 대답은 평범하여도
     충성의 맹세가 담겨있다네
     우리는 이 한마디 대답을 지켜
     청춘도 생명도 바칠수 있네

     Uri-ui daedab-eun pyeongbeomhayeo-do
     chungseong-ui maengse-ga damgyeoit-dane
     uri-neun i hanmadi daedab-eul jikyeo
     cheongchun-do saengmyeong-do bachilsu in-ne

     Though our answer seems simple and plain,
     It carries a pledge of allegiance unwavering.
     We will uphold these few words,
     Ready to sacrifice our youth and life at any moment.