English–Korean
“upside down” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationkeokkuro
Example
컵을 거꾸로 놓지 마세요.keo beul keo kku ro no chi ma se yo
Please don't put the cup upside down.
How to say “upside down” in Korean
“Upside down” in Korean is 거꾸로 (keokkuro).
A thing or action is turned away from its normal top-to-bottom position, direction, or order.
Example sentences with 거꾸로
사진 액자가 거꾸로 걸려 있었어요.sa jin aek jja ga keo kku ro keol lyeo i sseo sseo yo
The picture frame was hanging upside down.
Tips for using 거꾸로
- English speakers often reserve upside down for top-to-bottom orientation, but this word can also describe inside-out arrangements, so context determines the best translation.