Korean

Noun

꿈 • ‎(kkum)

1. dream

   꿈인가, 현실인가.‎

   Kkum-in-ga, hyeonsir-in-ga.

   Is it a dream, or is it real?

Usage notes

• Like all Korean nouns, this word is frequently followed by one or more particles. For example:
  • 꿈은 (kkumeun, “kkumeun”) indicates that this word is the topic of the phrase.
  • 꿈이 (kkumi, “kkumi”) indicates that this word is is the subject of the phrase.
  • 꿈을 (kkumeul, “kkumeul”) indicates that this word is the direct object of the phrase.
  • 꿈과 (kkumgwa, “kkumgwa”) indicates a meaning such as "and" or "with regard to".

Related terms

• 꾸다 (kkuda, “to dream”)

Derived terms

• 개꿈 (gaekkum, “meaningless dream”)
• 꿈꾸다 (kkumkkuda, “to have a dream”)

See also

• 잠 (jam, “sleep”)