English–Korean

“dam” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaem

Example

강에 새로운 댐이 생겼다.kang e sae ro un tae mi saeng gyeot tta

A new dam was built across the river.

Illustration for 댐 (dam)

How to say “dam” in Korean

“Dam” in Korean is 댐 (taem).

A large built barrier holds back river or valley water for storage or water-level control.

Full entry for 댐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 댐

비가 오자 댐 수위가 급격히 올랐다.pi ga o ja taem su wi ga keup kkyeo ki ol lat tta

When it rained, the dam's water level rose sharply.

Tips for using 댐

  • Recognizing this word can help learners follow discussions of how communities manage water and develop infrastructure.

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