English–Korean

“traditional korean house” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationhanok

Example

서울의 한옥 골목에서 사진을 많이 찍었어요.seo u rui ha nok kol mo ge seo sa ji neul ma ni jji geo sseo yo

I took lots of pictures in a Seoul alley lined with traditional Korean houses.

Illustration for 한옥 (traditional korean house)

How to say “traditional korean house” in Korean

“Traditional korean house” in Korean is 한옥 (hanok).

A hanok is a traditional Korean home shaped around deep eaves, tiled roofs, and open wooden spaces.

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

Example sentences with 한옥

한옥 카페에서 전통차를 마셨어요.ha nok ka pe e seo cheon tong cha reul ma syeo sseo yo

I drank traditional tea at a cafe in a traditional Korean house.

Tips for using 한옥

  • In English, house can describe any home, but hanok points to a recognizable traditional Korean architectural style.

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