엄두

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Korean[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Nativisation of the Sino-Korean term 염두 (念頭, yeomdu, “thought; intention”).

Pronunciation[edit]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?eomdu
Revised Romanization (translit.)?eomdu
McCune–Reischauer?ŏmdu
Yale Romanization?emtwu

Noun[edit]

엄두 • (eomdu)

  1. the very thought (usually in negative constructions)
    연락할 엄두는 나지 않았다.
    yeollakhal eomduneun naji anatda.
    I could not even think of contacting her.
    먹을 엄두도 안 나네.
    meogeul eomdudo an nane.
    I don't even dare to eat it.

Usage notes[edit]

Generally used with the verbs 나다 (nada) or 내다 (naeda).

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