Korean word

남대문

Pronunciation

Romanizationnamdaemun

Meaning

  • nounNamdaemun

Example

서울에 가면 남대문을 꼭 보세요.seo u re ka myeon nam dae mu neul kkok po se yo

If you go to Seoul, be sure to see Namdaemun.

Illustration for 남대문 (Namdaemun)

More examples

저녁에 남대문 앞에서 야경을 찍었어요.cheo nyeo ge nam dae mun a pe seo ya gyeong eul jji geo sseo yo

In the evening, I took pictures of the night view in front of Namdaemun.

Core concept

A historic southern city gate that also stands for the busy commercial area around it.

Common phrases

  • 남대문 시장nam dae mun si jang

    Namdaemun Market

  • 남대문 앞nam dae mun ap

    in front of Namdaemun

  • 남대문 근처nam dae mun keun cheo

    near Namdaemun

Similar words

숭례문sungnyemun: A well-known historic gate in Seoul dating from the Joseon period.
남대문시장namdaemunsijang: A large traditional market in Seoul where shops sell clothing, accessories, and everyday goods.
성문seongmun: A city-wall entrance that allows people to travel in and out.
시장sijang: A shared place where shops and stalls sell many kinds of goods.

Definition in Korean

남대문은 원래 조선 시대 서울 성곽의 남쪽 정문인 숭례문을 가리키던 말로, 오늘날에는 그 문과 인근의 남대문시장 등 상업 지역을 포함하는 지명으로도 쓰인다.nam dae mu neun wol lae cho seon si dae seo ul seong gwa gui nam jjok cheong mu nin sung nye mu neul ka ri ki deon mal lo o neul la re neun keu mun gwa in geu nui nam dae mun si jang teung sang eop chi yeo geul po ham ha neun chi myeong eu ro do sseu in da

Word origin

The name combines 남 (nam, "south") and 대문 (daemun, "great gate"), describing the large gate on Seoul's southern side.

Usage tips

  • In travel contexts, 남대문 (namdaemun, "Namdaemun") may name either the historic gate or the surrounding area, so nearby place words often clarify the intended location.

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