Korean Dictionary
How to say "Newspaper" in Korean
“Newspaper” in Korean is 신문 (pronounced "sinmun").
신문
sinmun
Usage & Context
A newspaper is a daily or weekly publication containing news, articles, and advertisements. Korea has major national newspapers like 조선일보, 중앙일보, and 한겨레.
Example Sentence
아버지는 아침마다 신문을 읽으신다.
My father reads the newspaper every morning.
How to use 신문 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Newspaper” is 신문, romanized as sinmun.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 신문.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, 'sin', sounds like 'shin' in 'shinbone'. The second syllable, 'mun', is pronounced like 'moon'. The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on 'mun'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about newspaper delivery service.
매일 아침 신문을 배달해 주시는 분이 계세요.
There's someone who delivers the newspaper every morning.
Describing a relaxing weekend activity.
주말에는 신문을 읽으며 여유를 즐긴다.
On weekends, I enjoy my leisure time reading the newspaper.
Commenting on the quality of a specific newspaper's content.
이 신문은 정치 기사가 심층적이고 분석적이다.
This newspaper's political articles are in-depth and analytical.
Cultural Context
While digital news consumption is prevalent, '신문' (newspaper) still holds cultural significance in Korea. Major national newspapers like Chosun Ilbo, JoongAng Ilbo, and Hankyoreh have long shaped public discourse. Many older Koreans still prefer the tactile experience of reading a physical newspaper, often delivered directly to their homes. The morning newspaper, '조간신문' (jogansinmun), is a traditional part of many households' routines.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
신문을 읽다
to read a newspaper
신문 구독
newspaper subscription
조간신문
morning newspaper
Related Expressions
뉴스
nyuseu
news
잡지
japji
magazine
기사
gisa
article (in a newspaper/magazine)
언론사
eollonsa
media company, press organization
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