English–Korean

“next door” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeop

Example

우리 집 옆에 누가 살아요?u ri chip yeo pe nu ga sa ra yo

Who lives next door to our house?

Illustration for 옆 (next door)

How to say “next door” in Korean

“Next door” in Korean is 옆 (yeop).

A place immediately beside something or someone, viewed as its side or nearby space.

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

Example sentences with 옆

문을 열자 옆방에서 음악이 들렸어요.mu neul yeol ja yeop ppang e seo eu ma gi teul lyeo sseo yo

When I opened the door, I heard music from the room next door.

Tips for using 옆

  • English changes its phrasing with the context, while Korean uses one familiar word for a person, object, or home nearby.

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