Korean · Culture & Society
언어
eoneo
Language
Beginnernoun
Definition
A system of words used by a people to communicate.
Example
언어를 배우는 것은 재미있어요.
Learning languages is fun.
Etymology
'언어' (eoneo) stems from the classical Chinese 言語 (yányǔ), meaning 'language.' It has evolved in Korea alongside the development and recognition of the Korean language, particularly during the Joseon era.
How & Where It’s Used
'언어' is often employed in both formal and informal settings, particularly in academic fields related to linguistics and education.