시험 (si-heom, siheom)
시험 (siheom) means a test or exam. It's commonly used in schools and workplaces.
Core meaning and shades learners miss.
시험 means a test or evaluation conducted to assess someone's ability or knowledge.
Nuances
When to use
school, workplace, certification, studying
In context
시험 is a noun, commonly used with verbs like '보다' (to take) or '합격하다' (to pass). It fits both formal and everyday contexts.
내일 수학 시험이 있어요.
nae-il su-hak si-heom-i iss-eo-yo., nae il su hak si heom i iss eo yo.
'시험' correctly refers to a test in a specific subject.
시험을 잘 봤어요.
si-heom-eul jal bwass-eo-yo., si heom eul jal bwass eo yo.
'시험을 보다' naturally means to take an exam.
시험에 합격해서 기뻐요.
si-heom-e hap-gyeok-hae-seo gi-ppeo-yo., si heom e hap gyeok hae seo gi ppeo yo.
'시험에 합격하다' correctly means to pass an exam.
오늘 시험을 준비해요.
o-neul si-heom-eul jun-bi-hae-yo., o neul si heom eul jun bi hae yo.
'시험을 준비하다' properly expresses preparing for an exam.
시험은 재미있어요.
si-heom-eun jae-mi-iss-eo-yo., si heom eun jae mi iss eo yo.
Tests are evaluations, so calling them 'fun' is unnatural.
시험을 먹었어요.
si-heom-eul meok-eoss-eo-yo., si heom eul meok eoss eo yo.
'시험을 먹다' is grammatically incorrect and nonsensical.
What does 시험 mean?
Which sentence is correct?
What does '시험에 합격하다' mean?
