엄두

Korean

Etymology

Nativisation of the Sino-Korean term 염두 (念頭, yeomdu, “thought; intention”).

Pronunciation

• (SK Standard/Seoul) IPA^(key): [ʌ̹mdu]
• Phonetic hangul: [엄두]

Romanizations
Revised Romanization?	eomdu
Revised Romanization (translit.)?	eomdu
McCune–Reischauer?	ŏmdu
Yale Romanization?	emtwu

Noun

엄두 • (eomdu)

1. the very thought (usually in negative constructions)

   연락할 엄두는 나지 않았다.

   yeollakhal eomduneun naji anatda.

   I could not even think of contacting her.

   먹을 엄두도 안 나네.

   meogeul eomdudo an nane.

   I don't even dare to eat it.

Usage notes

Generally used with the verbs 나다 (nada) or 내다 (naeda).