Korean word

강북

Pronunciation

Romanizationkangbuk

Meaning

  • nounGangbuk

Example

다음에 강북에서 만나자.ta eu me kang bu ge seo man na ja

Let's meet in Gangbuk next time.

Illustration for 강북 (Gangbuk)

More examples

요즘 강북에 새로 생긴 카페가 많아요.yo jeum kang bu ge sae ro saeng gin ka pe ga ma na yo

These days, there are many new cafes in Gangbuk.

Core concept

The connected neighborhoods and shared local character found north of the Han River in Seoul.

Common phrases

  • 강북에서kang bu ge seo

    in Gangbuk

  • 강북 근처kang buk keun cheo

    near Gangbuk

  • 강북 카페kang buk ka pe

    Gangbuk cafe

Similar words

강남kangnam: The southern Seoul area around a major district and its wider shopping and business zone.
서울 북부seoul pukppu: The broad northern section of Seoul, referring to an area rather than one administrative district.

Definition in Korean

한강 이북에 위치한 서울 북부 일대나 그곳의 지역성·생활상을 가리키는 명사.han gang i bu ge wi chi han seo ul puk ppu il dae na keu go sui chi yeok sseong saeng hwal sang eul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

The word combines Sino-Korean terms for river and north, linking its meaning directly to the Han River's northern side.

Usage tips

  • When Seoul residents contrast Gangbuk with Gangnam, they refer to broad areas of the city rather than two single administrative districts.

Other meanings

  • north of the Han Rivernoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 강북구kangbukkkuGangbuk-gunoun
  • 강북선kangbuksseonGangbuk Linenoun

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