English–Korean

“rooftop” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationokssang

Example

집 옥상에 빨래를 널었어요.chip ok ssang e ppal lae reul neo reo sseo yo

I hung the laundry out to dry on the rooftop.

Illustration for 옥상 (rooftop)

How to say “rooftop” in Korean

“Rooftop” in Korean is 옥상 (okssang).

A flat, usable space at the very top of a building.

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

Example sentences with 옥상

밤에 옥상에 올라가면 별이 잘 보여요.pa me ok ssang e ol la ga myeon pyeo ri chal po yeo yo

When you go up to the rooftop at night, you can see the stars clearly.

Tips for using 옥상

  • English speakers can connect this word with practical places such as rooftop gardens, viewpoints, and shared building spaces rather than thinking only of a roof that covers a building.

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