English–Korean
“underground” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationttangsok
Example
씨앗은 땅속에서 싹이 났어요.ssi a seun ttang so ge seo ssa gi na sseo yo
The seed sprouted underground.
How to say “underground” in Korean
“Underground” in Korean is 땅속 (ttangsok).
The soil or space beneath the ground surface, where roots and seeds are located.
Example sentences with 땅속
발굴팀이 땅속 깊이 묻혀 있던 유물을 꺼냈다.pal gul ti mi ttang sok ki pi mu tyeo it tteon yu mu reul kkeo naet tta
The excavation team removed an artifact that had been buried deep underground.
Tips for using 땅속
- Unlike the broader English word underground, this noun usually evokes soil or natural space below the surface rather than transport, secret activity, or a building level.