English–Korean

“u-turn” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationyuteon

Example

여기서 유턴 해도 돼요?yeo gi seo yu teon hae do twae yo

Can I make a U-turn here?

Illustration for 유턴 (u-turn)

How to say “u-turn” in Korean

“U-turn” in Korean is 유턴 (yuteon).

A movement bends back on itself so that the traveler or decision goes in the opposite direction.

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

Example sentences with 유턴

이 길에서는 유턴 금지예요.i ki re seo neun yu teon keum ji ye yo

U-turns are prohibited on this road.

Tips for using 유턴

  • Korean can use this driving word for a quick reversal in a plan or position, so it often signals a sudden change rather than a gradual one.

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