내용
The things that are written in a letter, book, or article, or that are said in a speech.
Examples
3 of 5편지 내용이 너무 감동적이었어.
The content of the letter was very moving.
계약서 내용을 꼼꼼히 확인해 보십시오.
Please check the contents of the contract carefully.
방금 한 말 내용이 뭐야?
What was the content of what you just said?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Nae-yong: 'Nae' (inside) + 'Yong' (appearance/face) = what's inside the face/surface.
Quick Quiz
뉴스 ____이 너무 충격적이었어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 내용
Examples
편지 내용이 너무 감동적이었어.
everydayThe content of the letter was very moving.
계약서 내용을 꼼꼼히 확인해 보십시오.
formalPlease check the contents of the contract carefully.
방금 한 말 내용이 뭐야?
informalWhat was the content of what you just said?
강의 내용은 주로 경제학 원론에 관한 것이다.
academicThe lecture content is mainly about the principles of economics.
보고서의 핵심 내용을 요약해서 발표하세요.
businessSummarize and present the core content of the report.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
내용물
contents (of a box/container)
내용 증명
content certification (legal)
속 내용
inner content/details
Often Confused With
주제 is the abstract topic; 내용 is the actual information or words used.
Usage Notes
Used broadly for anything from the contents of a box to the plot of a movie.
Common Mistakes
Often used where '정보' (information) might also fit, but '내용' is better for specific texts or speeches.
Memory Tip
Nae-yong: 'Nae' (inside) + 'Yong' (appearance/face) = what's inside the face/surface.
Word Origin
From Hanja 內容 (Inside + Face).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
뉴스 ____이 너무 충격적이었어요.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 내용
Related Vocabulary
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B1The act of asking for information about something. Essential for formal emails and customer service contexts.
안내하다
B1To show the way or provide information about something to others. Frequently used in service and workplace contexts.
문의하다
B1To ask for information about something. This is a very common word in IELTS General Training letters when asking for details about a job, course, or service.
연락하다
B1To get in touch with someone by phone, email, or other means. Essential for closing IELTS letters (e.g., 'I look forward to hearing from you').
동의
B1The act of agreeing with someone's opinion or a proposal. A core functional word for IELTS Writing Task 2 'agree or disagree' questions.
불평하다
B1To say that you are not satisfied with something or that something is wrong. Crucial for formal complaint letters in IELTS General Training.
통지
B1A formal announcement or notification about a decision or fact. It is usually delivered in writing.
연락
B1The act of giving or exchanging information, or staying in touch with someone.
의사표현
B1The act of expressing one's thoughts, feelings, or intentions. Vital for IELTS General when discussing social interactions and soft skills.
요청
B1The act of asking for something in a polite or formal way.
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