English–Korean

“upstairs” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationwicheung

Example

위층에 사람이 있어요.wi cheung e sa ra mi i sseo yo

There is someone upstairs.

Illustration for 위층 (upstairs)

How to say “upstairs” in Korean

“Upstairs” in Korean is 위층 (wicheung).

The floor or area of a building located above the one being discussed.

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

Example sentences with 위층

위층에서 발걸음 소리가 들려요.wi cheung e seo pal kkeo reum so ri ga teul lyeo yo

I can hear footsteps upstairs.

Tips for using 위층

  • English speakers can remember that this word names the upper floor itself, while English often uses upstairs more flexibly for movement or location.

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