English–Korean

“surroundings” in Korean

Korean

Also주위 (chuwi) · 둘레 (tulle)

Pronunciation

Romanizationchubyeon

Example

주변에 식당이 많아요.chu byeo ne sik ttang i ma na yo

There are many restaurants nearby.

Illustration for 주변 (surroundings)

How to say “surroundings” in Korean

“Surroundings” in Korean is 주변 (chubyeon).

The area and environment close to a central place or point.

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

Example sentences with 주변

주변을 둘러봤어요.chu byeo neul tul leo bwa sseo yo

I looked around.

Tips for using 주변

  • English often uses a plural noun for this idea, while Korean uses one noun for both a nearby area and the local environment.

Other Korean words for “surroundings”

주위의 사람들이 친절했다.chu wi ui sa ram deu ri chin jeol haet tta

The people around us were kind.

집 둘레에 꽃을 심었어요.chip tul le e kko cheul si meo sseo yo

We planted flowers around the house.

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