The Korean word '신고' (shingo) is a versatile noun that refers to a report, an official statement, or a notification. It's often used in situations where you need to formally inform an authority or organization about something.
For example, you might '신고' a lost item to the police, '신고' a change of address to the local government, or '신고' an income to the tax office. It implies a sense of obligation or necessity to provide information.
While it can sometimes feel similar to '보고' (bogo), which is also a report, '신고' generally carries a stronger connotation of officiality and often involves legal or administrative procedures.
Understanding '신고' is key to navigating various administrative tasks and formal communications in Korea.
Dato curioso
The character 申 (shin) means 'to state, to report' and 告 (go) means 'to inform, to tell'.
Guía de pronunciación
- Pronouncing the 'o' sound too long instead of short and clipped.
Modismos y expresiones
"신고하다"
To report, to declare, to notify (verb)
경찰에 신고하다 (To report to the police)
neutral"출생신고"
Birth registration/report
출생신고를 하다 (To register a birth)
neutral"혼인신고"
Marriage registration/report
혼인신고서를 제출하다 (To submit a marriage registration form)
neutral"사망신고"
Death registration/report
사망신고를 해야 해요 (You need to report the death)
neutral"세금 신고"
Tax declaration/report
세금 신고 기간 (Tax declaration period)
neutral"도난 신고"
Theft report
도난 신고를 접수하다 (To receive a theft report)
neutral"주민등록 신고"
Resident registration report
이사 후에 주민등록 신고를 하다 (To report resident registration after moving)
neutral"신고 사항"
Matters to be reported
신고 사항이 있으면 알려주세요 (Please let me know if there are any matters to report)
neutral"신고서"
Report form, declaration form
입국 신고서를 작성하다 (To fill out an entry declaration form)
neutral"위반 신고"
Violation report
교통 위반 신고 (Traffic violation report)
neutralMemorízalo
Mnemotecnia
Imagine a **shin**y new **go**-kart. You need to **신고 (report)** its purchase to the authorities.
Asociación visual
Visualize a bright red '신고' button on a form, like a 'Submit Report' button. When you click it, an official document with a seal appears.
Word Web
Desafío
You just witnessed a minor car accident. What would you do? (Hint: Use '신고' in your answer.) Answer: 저는 경찰에 신고할 거예요. (I will report it to the police.)
Origen de la palabra
Sino-Korean (申告)
Significado original: to report or declare
Chinese (Hanja)Contexto cultural
<p>In Korean culture, the act of '신고' (shingo) is very common and important in various administrative and social contexts. For example, when you move to a new address, you need to report your change of residence (전입신고). If someone goes missing, you would file a missing person report (실종신고). It emphasizes the importance of official record-keeping and proper procedures in Korean society.</p>
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저는 경찰서에 ___했어요. (I made a report to the police station.)
The word '신고' means 'report' and fits the context of reporting something to the police.
분실물 ___를 해야 해요. (You need to make a lost and found report.)
When something is lost, you make a 'report' (신고).
이 물건을 찾으면 ___해주세요. (If you find this item, please report it.)
The verb form of 'report' is '신고하다'. Here, '신고' is used as a command.
저는 도둑을 경찰에 ___했어요. (I reported the thief to the police.)
To report a thief, you use '신고'.
새로운 집으로 이사 가면 전입 ___를 해야 해요. (When you move to a new house, you need to make a move-in report.)
A 'move-in report' is '전입 신고'.
문제 있으면 바로 ___하세요. (If there is a problem, report it immediately.)
If there's a problem, you should 'report' it.
저는 경찰에 교통 위반을 ___했어요. (I reported a traffic violation to the police.)
'신고하다' means 'to report'. Here, the context is reporting a traffic violation.
새로운 주소로 이사하면 전입 ___를 해야 합니다. (When you move to a new address, you need to file a move-in report.)
'전입 신고' is a common phrase meaning 'move-in report'.
잃어버린 지갑에 대해 경찰서에 ___했어요. (I filed a report about my lost wallet at the police station.)
To report a lost item to the police, you use '신고하다'.
세금을 ___ 기간이 언제까지인가요? (Until when is the tax reporting period?)
'세금 신고' refers to 'tax reporting' or 'filing taxes'.
아파트에 문제가 생기면 관리실에 ___하세요. (If there's a problem with the apartment, report it to the management office.)
In this context, '신고하다' means to report an issue or problem.
사업을 시작하기 전에 사업자 ___를 해야 해요. (Before starting a business, you need to file a business registration.)
'사업자 신고' is a specific term for 'business registration' or 'filing a business report'.
경찰에 도난 사실을 ___했어요. (I reported the theft to the police.)
To report something, especially to authorities, '신고하다' is the correct verb, and '신고' is the noun form used here.
이사 후 전입___를 해야 합니다. (You need to do a move-in report after moving.)
When moving, you need to file a '전입신고' (move-in report) with the local government.
세금 ___ 기간은 다음 달까지입니다. (The tax report period is until next month.)
For tax purposes, '세금 신고' refers to filing a tax report.
범죄 현장을 목격하면 즉시 ___하세요. (If you witness a crime scene, report it immediately.)
In the context of witnessing a crime, '신고하다' means to report it to the police or relevant authorities.
그 사건에 대한 ___가 접수되었습니다. (A report regarding that incident has been received.)
When referring to a received official statement or notification, '신고' is the correct term.
출생 ___는 태어난 지 한 달 이내에 해야 합니다. (A birth report must be filed within one month of birth.)
'출생 신고' is the official term for reporting a birth to the government.
Imagine you witnessed a minor accident. Write a short report (신고) to the police describing what happened. Include who, what, and where.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
어제 저녁 7시쯤, 제가 길을 걷고 있는데 작은 자동차 사고가 났어요. 두 대의 차가 부딪쳤는데, 운전자들은 괜찮아 보였어요. 하지만 경찰에 신고해야 할 것 같았어요. (Yesterday around 7 PM, I was walking on the street and there was a small car accident. Two cars collided, and the drivers seemed okay. But I felt it was necessary to report it to the police.)
You lost your wallet at a cafe. Write a brief statement (신고) to the cafe owner. What was in it? When did you lose it? Where did you sit?
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
안녕하세요. 오늘 오후 3시쯤 이 카페에서 지갑을 잃어버렸습니다. 창가 자리에 앉아 있었는데, 지갑 안에는 신분증과 현금 약간이 있었어요. 혹시 보신다면 신고해 주세요. (Hello. I lost my wallet at this cafe around 3 PM today. I was sitting by the window, and there was my ID and some cash inside. If you see it, please report it.)
Write a short sentence using '신고' to describe reporting a problem with an appliance.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
냉장고가 고장 나서 서비스 센터에 신고했어요. (The refrigerator broke down, so I reported it to the service center.)
주민들이 경찰에 신고한 이유는 무엇인가요?
Read this passage:
최근 한 아파트에서 도난 사고가 발생하여 주민들이 경찰에 신고했습니다. 경찰은 현장 조사를 진행하고 있으며, CCTV 영상을 확인 중입니다. 주민들은 불안감을 느끼고 있습니다.
주민들이 경찰에 신고한 이유는 무엇인가요?
지문에서 '도난 사고가 발생하여 주민들이 경찰에 신고했습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states that residents reported to the police because a theft occurred.)
지문에서 '도난 사고가 발생하여 주민들이 경찰에 신고했습니다'라고 명시되어 있습니다. (The passage explicitly states that residents reported to the police because a theft occurred.)
김민수 씨가 해야 할 일은 무엇인가요?
Read this passage:
김민수 씨는 새 아파트로 이사한 후 전입 신고를 해야 했습니다. 전입 신고는 주민센터에서 할 수 있으며, 보통 14일 이내에 해야 합니다. 김민수 씨는 다음 주에 신고할 계획입니다.
김민수 씨가 해야 할 일은 무엇인가요?
지문에서 김민수 씨가 '전입 신고를 해야 했습니다'라고 언급하고 있습니다. (The passage mentions that Mr. Kim Min-su 'had to do a move-in report'.)
지문에서 김민수 씨가 '전입 신고를 해야 했습니다'라고 언급하고 있습니다. (The passage mentions that Mr. Kim Min-su 'had to do a move-in report'.)
무엇을 신고했나요?
Read this passage:
어제 길을 가다가 쓰레기가 불법으로 버려진 것을 발견했습니다. 환경미화과에 신고하려고 했는데, 연락처를 찾기 어려웠습니다. 결국, 구청 홈페이지를 통해 신고했습니다.
무엇을 신고했나요?
지문에서 '쓰레기가 불법으로 버려진 것을 발견했습니다'라고 했고, 이를 '신고'했다고 언급하고 있습니다. (The passage states that 'illegal dumped trash was found' and that it was 'reported'.)
지문에서 '쓰레기가 불법으로 버려진 것을 발견했습니다'라고 했고, 이를 '신고'했다고 언급하고 있습니다. (The passage states that 'illegal dumped trash was found' and that it was 'reported'.)
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Ejemplo
분실물 신고는 경찰서에서 할 수 있습니다.
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