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TOPIK 5noun

신원

sinwon [시눤]

신원이 · 신원을

identity, personal background

Example

경찰은 아직 피해자의 신원을 확인하지 못했습니다.

The police have not yet confirmed the victim's identity.

Word parts

신 body원 origin

Literally 'one's origin' — who someone is and where they come from.