소문

This is the 17704th most frequent Korean word.


소문

Rumor.


'소문' refers to a piece of information that has been spread among people, often unverifiable or speculative.

나는 새로운 소문을 들었어요.

I heard a new rumor.


'소문' in this context highlights the rapid dissemination of information among individuals.

소문이 너무 빨리 퍼져서 모두가 그 이야기를 알고 있네요.

The rumor spread so quickly that everyone knows about it.


'소문' is used to indicate that the information in question is unverified and potentially not true.

그 이야기는 소문일 뿐 사실이 아니에요.

That story is just a rumor, not the truth.