Korean word

강남

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangnam

Meaning

  • nounGangnam District

Example

어제 강남에서 쇼핑했어요.eo je kang na me seo syo ping hae sseo yo

I shopped in Gangnam District yesterday.

Illustration for 강남 (Gangnam District)

More examples

저녁에 강남대로를 걸었어요.cheo nyeo ge kang nam dae ro reul keo reo sseo yo

I walked along Gangnam Boulevard in the evening.

Core concept

A broad part of southern Seoul centered on Gangnam District and its lively commercial surroundings.

Common phrases

  • 강남역kang na myeok

    Gangnam Station

  • 강남대로kang nam dae ro

    Gangnam Boulevard

  • 강남맛집kang nam mat jjip

    popular Gangnam restaurant

Similar words

번화가peonhwaga: A bustling neighborhood lined with stores and restaurants.
도심tosim: The main urban center where business, shopping, and culture are concentrated.
유흥가yuheungga: A district where nightlife venues such as bars and clubs are concentrated.
상권sanggwon: The business area that a store can serve and attract customers from.

Definition in Korean

서울의 지명을 가리키는 말로, 행정구역으로서의 강남구뿐만 아니라 주변의 번화가까지 포함하는 넓은 의미로 쓰인다.seo u rui chi myeong eul ka ri ki neun mal lo haeng jeong gu yeo geu ro seo ui kang nam gu ppun man a ni ra chu byeo nui peon hwa ga kka ji po ham ha neun neol beun ui mi ro sseu in da

Word origin

Gangnam is a Sino-Korean name formed from elements meaning river and south, giving the sense south of the river.

Usage tips

  • The meaning of Gangnam depends on context, so maps may show the district while conversation may mean the wider neighborhood and its busy streets.

Opposites

Related words

  • 강남구kangnamguGangnam Districtnoun
  • 강남스타일kangnamseutailGangnam Stylenoun

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