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Korean learner dictionary

거짓

geojit · lie; fabrication

NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.

Dictionary entry

NIKL target code 53838
Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 거ː짇, 거ː지시, 거ː짇또, 거ː진만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
  1. 1.

    사실이 아닌 것을 사실처럼 꾸민 것.

    English: lie; fabrication — Something that is not true but made to look true.

    Examples

    • 거짓 고백.
    • 거짓 증언.
    • 거짓을 감추다.
    • 거짓을 낳다.
    • 거짓을 알리다.
    • 거짓으로 꾸며지다.