Korean word

건너

Pronunciation

Romanizationkeonneo

Meaning

  • nounother side

Example

가게는 건너편에 있어요.ka ge neun keon neo pyeo ne i sseo yo

The store is on the other side.

Illustration for 건너 (other side)

More examples

축제 때는 건너편에서 불꽃놀이가 보여요.chuk jje ttae neun keon neo pyeo ne seo pul kkon no ri ga po yeo yo

During the festival, fireworks can be seen from the other side.

Core concept

The place or side across from a chosen reference point.

Common phrases

  • 건너편keon neo pyeon

    other side

  • 건너편 가게keon neo pyeon ka ge

    store on the other side

Similar words

건너편keonneopyeon: A place on the far side of a road, river, or other boundary.
맞은편majeunpyeon: A place directly across from and facing another place.

Definition in Korean

어떤 기준점의 맞은편에 있는 장소나 쪽을 가리키는 명사.eo tteon ki jun jeo mui ma jeun pyeo ne in neun chang so na jjo geul ka ri ki neun myeong sa

Word origin

This native Korean word is connected with the verb meaning to cross, linking movement across a boundary with the place on the far side.

Usage tips

  • English over there can mean any distant place, but this word keeps the idea of being across from a specific point.

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