고의

intention, intent

ˈk o̞ː ɰ i
noun Rare #14,957
intention, intent Usually used when referring to deliberate or intentional actions, often in contrast with accident.
KO: 그가 고의로 내 휴대폰을 떨어뜨렸어요.
EN: He deliberately dropped my phone.

고의 였어요

It was intentional.

— 나이트 워치 (2004)

누가 고의 라고 그래?

Who said it was intentional?

— 홍등 (1991)

맹세해 고의가 아니었어

I swear, I didn’t do it on purpose.

— 가장 따뜻한 색, 블루 (2013)

고의 아니었지.

It wasn't intentional.

— 주토피아 2 (2025)

고의 라고 복수 였어

You thought it was intentional? It was revenge.

— 머시니스트 (2004)

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