English–Korean

“shade” in Korean

Korean

Also그림자 (keurimja)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeuneul

Example

아이들이 그늘에서 놀고 있어요.a i deu ri keu neu re seo nol go i sseo yo

The children are playing in the shade.

Illustration for 그늘 (shade)

How to say “shade” in Korean

“Shade” in Korean is 그늘 (keuneul).

A dark, cool area created when an object or structure blocks light.

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

Example sentences with 그늘

아이들은 그늘에서 책을 읽고 있어요.a i deu reun keu neu re seo chae geul il kko i sseo yo

The children are reading in the shade.

Tips for using 그늘

  • When talking about where to sit outside, this word is the natural choice for a spot protected from direct sunlight, not just the dark shape on the ground.

Other Korean words for “shade”

더워서 나무 그림자 아래에서 쉬어요.teo wo seo na mu keu rim ja a rae e seo swi eo yo

Because it's hot, I rest in the shade of a tree.

“shade” in other languages