Korean

Syllable

신 • ‎(sin)

1. A Hangul syllabic block made up of ㅅ, ㅣ, and ㄴ.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɕʰin/
• Phonetic hangeul: 신

Etymology 2

Sino-Korean word from 神 ‎(“god”)

Noun

신 • ‎(sin, McCune-Reischauer: shin, Yale: sin) ‎(hanja 神)

1. god, God
2. spirit, departed soul

   땅이 混沌하고 空虛하며 黑暗이 깊음 위에 있고 하나님의 神은 水面에 運行하시니라
   땅이 혼돈하고 공허하며; 흑암이 깊음 위에 있고. 하나님의 신은 수면에 운행하시니라.‎(Korean Bible, 창세기 (Genesis) 1:2)

   Ttang-i hondonhago gongheohamyeo; heugam-i gipeum wi-e itgo. Hananim-ui sin-eun sumyeon-e unhaenghasinira.

   And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.

Etymology 3

Of native Korean origin.

Noun

신 • ‎(sin, McCune-Reischauer: shin, Yale: sin)

1. joy, delight, amusement

   관중들은 아주 신이 났었다.

   gwanjungdeuleun aju sini nasseotta

   The audience was frantic with joy.

Etymology 4

From English scene.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɕ͈in/
• Phonetic hangeul: 씬

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Noun

신 • ‎(sin, McCune-Reischauer: shin, Yale: sin)

1. scene

   감동적인 신이었다.

   gamdongjeogin sinieotta

   It was a moving scene.

Etymology 5

Of native Korean origin.

Noun

신 • ‎(sin, McCune-Reischauer: shin, Yale: sin)

1. footgear, footwear, shoes

   신을 벗고 들어가시오.

   sineul beotkko deuleogasio

   Do not enter with shoes on.

Etymology 6

Of native Korean origin. attributive of 시다 ‎(sida)

Determiner

신 • ‎(sin, McCune-Reischauer: shin)

1. sour, acid, tart

References

1. ↑ Jo Hyeong-Il and Nam Ju-Hye, 외래어와 외국어 표현 3300, 2012, ISBN 978-89-5556-986-5