English–Korean

“looking around” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationkugyeong

Example

주말에 구경하러 시장에 갈래?chu ma re ku gyeong ha reo si jang e kal lae

Do you want to go to the market to look around this weekend?

Illustration for 구경 (looking around)

How to say “looking around” in Korean

“Looking around” in Korean is 구경 (kugyeong).

Moving through a place or event while taking in what is there.

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

Example sentences with 구경

창밖 풍경을 구경하며 커피를 마셨어.chang bak pung gyeong eul ku gyeong ha myeo keo pi reul ma syeo sseo

I drank coffee while looking at the scenery outside the window.

Tips for using 구경

  • English sightseeing often suggests visiting famous places, while this word also fits a quick look around a market or event.

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