English–Korean

“surface” in Korean

Korean

Also표면 (pyomyeon)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeot

Example

사과의 겉이 반짝인다.sa gwa ui keo chi pan jja gin da

The apple's surface is shining.

Illustration for 겉 (surface)

How to say “surface” in Korean

“Surface” in Korean is 겉 (keot).

The visible outer part of something or someone, set against what lies inside or beneath the surface.

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

Example sentences with 겉

그는 겉만 번지르르해서 믿음이 가지 않는다.keu neun keon man peon ji reu reu hae seo mi deu mi ka ji an neun da

He only looks polished on the outside, so I cannot trust him.

Tips for using 겉

  • English speakers may expect surface to describe only a physical layer, but this word can also describe the first impression a person gives.

Other Korean words for “surface”

표면에 흠집이 생겼어요.pyo myeo ne heum ji bi saeng gyeo sseo yo

A scratch appeared on the surface.

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