Explanation at your level:
A 목록 is a list. You use it to write things down. For example, a shopping list. It helps you remember things. It is very useful for you!
When you have many things to remember, you make a 목록. It is a simple way to organize names or items. You can see a list on your phone or in a notebook. It is very common in daily life.
The term 목록 refers to a structured arrangement of items. It is frequently used in business and academic settings to categorize data. Using a list helps people process information faster and more efficiently. You will often see this word in software interfaces or when organizing tasks.
In more complex contexts, 목록 denotes a comprehensive record. It is often used in administrative procedures, such as 'inventory lists' or 'participant lists'. Understanding the nuance of this word allows you to communicate organizational needs clearly in a professional environment.
At an advanced level, 목록 can imply a systematic cataloging of items, often involving categorization criteria. It is used in literary analysis, archival studies, and advanced data management. The ability to distinguish between a simple list and a formal catalog is key to mastering the nuances of Korean vocabulary.
Mastery of 목록 involves understanding its etymological roots and its role in formal documentation. It is used in legal, historical, and academic discourse to denote an exhaustive enumeration. Whether discussing bibliographies or legislative records, the word carries a weight of precision and formal intent that reflects deep cultural and linguistic competence.
Word in 30 Seconds
- 목록 means a list.
- It is a noun.
- Commonly used with 작성하다 (to create).
- Used in both formal and casual settings.
The word 목록 is the Korean equivalent of the English word 'list'. Think of it as your best friend for organization! Whether you are making a to-do list for your chores or checking a menu at a restaurant, you are using the concept of a 목록.
It acts as a structured collection of information. By placing items in a specific order—like alphabetical or numerical—we turn a messy pile of data into something useful. It is a fundamental tool for clarity in both daily life and professional settings.
The word 목록 is a Sino-Korean term. The character 목 (目) means 'eye' or 'item', while 록 (錄) means 'to record' or 'to write down'. Historically, this term evolved from the practice of keeping written records in scrolls or ledgers.
In ancient East Asian administration, officials used these 'eye-records' to keep track of taxes, people, or inventory. It is fascinating how the concept of 'recording items for the eyes' has remained consistent for centuries, transitioning from ink on paper to digital databases today.
You will see 목록 used in many common phrases. In a digital context, you might hear 목록 보기 (view list) or 목록 추가 (add to list). It is a very neutral term, meaning it fits perfectly in both casual conversations with friends and formal business reports.
When you want to sound more professional, you might use it alongside words like 작성하다 (to write/create) or 확인하다 (to check). It is highly versatile and essential for anyone navigating the Korean language.
While '목록' itself is a noun, it appears in several fixed expressions. 1. 목록에서 제외하다 (to exclude from the list). 2. 목록을 작성하다 (to make a list). 3. 목록을 훑어보다 (to scan/skim a list). 4. 블랙리스트 (blacklist - often used as a loanword). 5. 체크리스트 (checklist - also a common loanword).
These expressions help you manage information effectively. Using them will make your Korean sound much more natural and organized!
In Korean, 목록 is a standard noun. It does not have plural forms like English; context usually tells you if you are talking about one list or many. The pronunciation is /mok-rok/. Note the 'r' sound in the second syllable, which is a soft, flicked 'r' sound in Korean.
It is often used with particles like -을/를 (object marker) or -에 (location marker). For example, 목록에 넣다 means 'to put into the list'. Practice saying it slowly to get the transition between the two 'k' sounds correct!
Fun Fact
The character 目 (eye) was used because lists were meant to be seen.
Pronunciation Guide
Standard Korean pronunciation.
Standard Korean pronunciation.
Common Errors
- Pronouncing the 'r' as a hard English 'r'
- Dropping the final 'k' sound
- Misplacing stress
Rhymes With
Difficulty Rating
Easy to read
Easy to write
Easy to pronounce
Easy to hear
What to Learn Next
Prerequisites
Learn Next
Advanced
Grammar to Know
Object Particle -을/를
목록을 만들다
Location Particle -에
목록에 적다
Verb Conjugation
작성하다 -> 작성하세요
Examples by Level
쇼핑 목록을 만들어요.
Shopping list-object make.
Object marker usage.
이게 목록이에요.
This is a list.
Basic copula.
목록을 보세요.
Look at the list.
Imperative.
목록이 길어요.
The list is long.
Adjective usage.
새 목록을 써요.
Write a new list.
Verb usage.
목록에 있어요.
It is on the list.
Location particle.
목록을 잊지 마세요.
Don't forget the list.
Negative command.
목록이 짧아요.
The list is short.
Antonym of long.
목록을 확인해 주세요.
이 목록에 이름이 있나요?
목록을 다시 작성했어요.
목록에서 이름을 찾아요.
목록을 컴퓨터에 저장해요.
목록이 너무 복잡해요.
목록을 순서대로 정리해요.
친구의 목록을 빌렸어요.
참가자 목록을 배포했습니다.
목록에 없는 항목을 추가하세요.
도서 목록을 작성하는 중입니다.
목록을 알파벳 순으로 정렬해요.
이 목록은 업데이트가 필요해요.
목록에서 중요한 정보를 골라내세요.
목록을 보고 물건을 챙기세요.
목록을 관리하는 것은 중요합니다.
그는 목록을 체계적으로 관리합니다.
목록에서 제외된 항목을 확인하십시오.
자산 목록을 검토할 시간입니다.
목록의 항목들이 일관성이 없습니다.
이 목록은 참고용으로만 사용하세요.
목록을 작성하여 업무 효율을 높입시다.
목록을 면밀히 검토한 후 결정하겠습니다.
다양한 목록을 비교 분석하는 작업입니다.
그는 방대한 목록을 일목요연하게 정리했다.
목록에 등재된 인물들의 명단을 확보했다.
이 목록은 시대적 변천사를 잘 보여준다.
목록을 범주별로 분류하는 작업이 선행되어야 한다.
그는 자신의 목록에 새로운 가치를 부여했다.
목록의 구성 방식이 매우 독창적이다.
목록에서 누락된 항목을 찾아내는 것이 급선무다.
목록을 통해 데이터의 흐름을 파악할 수 있다.
그는 고문헌의 목록을 작성하는 데 일생을 바쳤다.
목록의 정교함은 그 시대의 행정력을 대변한다.
목록에 기재된 정보들은 사료로서 가치가 높다.
그는 목록을 재구성하여 새로운 관점을 제시했다.
목록화 작업은 지식 체계를 구축하는 첫걸음이다.
목록의 엄밀함이 학문의 신뢰도를 결정한다.
목록에서 배제된 것들이 오히려 더 많은 이야기를 한다.
그는 목록을 통해 복잡한 세계를 단순화했다.
Common Collocations
Idioms & Expressions
"블랙리스트에 오르다"
to be blacklisted
그는 나쁜 행동으로 블랙리스트에 올랐다.
neutral"체크리스트를 만들다"
to create a checklist
여행 전 체크리스트를 만드세요.
casual"목록을 꿰뚫다"
to know the list perfectly
그는 모든 상품 목록을 꿰뚫고 있다.
formal"목록에서 지우다"
to delete from a list
실수했으니 목록에서 지워주세요.
neutral"목록의 맨 위"
at the top of the list
그것이 내 우선순위 목록의 맨 위에 있다.
neutralEasily Confused
Both mean lists.
목차 is for books, 목록 is general.
책의 목차 vs 쇼핑 목록.
Both are lists.
명단 is specifically for names of people.
참가자 명단.
Both are records.
기록 is a record, 목록 is an ordered list.
역사 기록 vs 물건 목록.
Related to lists.
항목 is an individual item on a list.
목록의 항목.
Sentence Patterns
Subject + 목록을 + 작성하다
나는 목록을 작성한다.
Subject + 목록에 + 추가하다
이름을 목록에 추가하세요.
Subject + 목록에서 + 삭제하다
그를 목록에서 삭제했어요.
Subject + 목록을 + 확인하다
목록을 확인해 봅시다.
Subject + 목록을 + 검토하다
목록을 면밀히 검토하십시오.
Word Family
Nouns
Verbs
Related
How to Use It
8
Formality Scale
Common Mistakes
You don't 'do' a list, you 'write/create' it.
Confusing verbs; you look at a list, not eat it.
Lists are 'long', not 'many' (unless referring to multiple lists).
Lists are not places you go to.
You read a list, you don't listen to it.
Tips
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a giant eye (목) recording (록) everything on a list.
When Native Speakers Use It
Used daily for tasks and groceries.
Cultural Insight
Lists are highly valued for efficiency in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with 작성하다.
Say It Right
Focus on the clear 'k' sounds.
Don't Make This Mistake
Don't say '목록하다'.
Did You Know?
It comes from ancient administrative records.
Study Smart
Make a list of words you learn using '목록'.
Rhyme Time
Rhymes with '독' (poison/reading).
Business Tip
Always use '목록' in professional meetings.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Mok (Eye) + Rok (Record) = Eye-Record (List)
Visual Association
An eye looking at a written record.
Word Web
Challenge
Write a list of 5 things you need to do today.
Word Origin
Sino-Korean
Original meaning: Eye-record
Cultural Context
None
Lists are central to American productivity culture ('The List').
Practice in Real Life
Real-World Contexts
At work
- 참가자 목록
- 업무 목록
- 목록 공유
At the store
- 쇼핑 목록
- 구매 목록
- 목록 확인
In school
- 도서 목록
- 준비물 목록
- 목록 작성
Digital apps
- 목록 보기
- 목록 추가
- 목록 삭제
Conversation Starters
"오늘 할 일 목록을 만드셨나요?"
"쇼핑 목록에 무엇을 적었나요?"
"참가자 목록을 어디서 볼 수 있나요?"
"이 목록을 알파벳 순으로 정리할까요?"
"목록에서 제외하고 싶은 항목이 있나요?"
Journal Prompts
Write a list of things you want to achieve this year.
Describe a time you forgot your shopping list.
Why is it important to keep a list of your tasks?
How do you organize your digital lists?
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questionsNo, it is a noun.
Yes, it is very common.
No, Korean nouns don't change for plural.
Use it for book contents.
목록을 작성하다.
It is neutral.
Yes, e.g., participant list.
Sino-Korean characters.
Test Yourself
쇼핑 ___을 만들어요.
Shopping list is the correct context.
Which verb goes with 목록?
You create a list.
목록 means a list.
Correct definition.
Word
Meaning
Basic vocabulary matching.
Subject-Object-Verb order.
참가자 ___을 확인하세요.
Participant list is common.
목록 is a verb.
It is a noun.
What is a synonym for 목록 in a book?
Table of contents is a type of list.
Advanced sentence structure.
고문헌의 ___화 작업은 어렵다.
Cataloging is the correct context.
Score: /10
Summary
목록 is the essential word for any list you need to organize your life!
- 목록 means a list.
- It is a noun.
- Commonly used with 작성하다 (to create).
- Used in both formal and casual settings.
Memory Palace Trick
Imagine a giant eye (목) recording (록) everything on a list.
When Native Speakers Use It
Used daily for tasks and groceries.
Cultural Insight
Lists are highly valued for efficiency in Korea.
Grammar Shortcut
Always pair with 작성하다.
Example
쇼핑 목록을 만들어서 장을 보러 갔어요.
Related Content
This Word in Other Languages
More academic words
입체적
B2Having a three-dimensional effect or examining something from multiple perspectives rather than a single flat view. It implies a comprehensive and detailed analysis.
~에 관해
B1About, concerning.
~에 대하여
A2Concerning or regarding a particular subject; about.
~대해
A2About; concerning; regarding.
~에 관하여
A2Regarding, concerning, about (a topic).
~에 대해(서)
A1Indicates the topic or subject of discussion, meaning 'about' or 'regarding'.
무엇보다
A2More than anything else; above all.
결석생
A2A student who is absent from class.
추상
A2Abstraction; the quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
추상화하다
B2To consider something theoretically or separately from its physical reality. It involves extracting general principles from specific examples.
