English–Korean

“neighborhood” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongne

Example

이 동네 좋아요.i tong ne cho a yo

I like this neighborhood.

Illustration for 동네 (neighborhood)

How to say “neighborhood” in Korean

“Neighborhood” in Korean is 동네 (tongne).

A close-to-home community and the local area that supports daily routines.

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

Example sentences with 동네

저녁에 동네 산책을 했어요.cheo nyeo ge tong ne san chae geul hae sseo yo

I took a walk around the neighborhood in the evening.

Tips for using 동네

  • The word can describe a place and its social atmosphere at once, so it often feels warmer and more personal than a simple map label.

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