Korean word

동그랗다

Pronunciation

Romanizationtonggeurata

Meaning

  • adjectiveround

Example

그 사과는 동그랗다.keu sa gwa neun tong geu ra ta

That apple is round.

Illustration for 동그랗다 (round)

More examples

그 장난감은 모양이 동그랗다.keu chang nan ga meun mo yang i tong geu ra ta

That toy is round in shape.

Core concept

A smooth shape that curves evenly around its center.

Common phrases

  • 얼굴이 동그랗다eol gu ri tong geu ra ta

    round face

  • 모양이 동그랗다mo yang i tong geu ra ta

    round shape

Similar words

둥글다tunggeulda: Having a fully rounded shape with no sharp corners.

Definition in Korean

물체의 한 부분이나 전체가 고르게 원형을 이루는 성질을 나타내는 형용사.mul che ui han pu bu ni na cheon che ga ko reu ge won hyeong eul i ru neun seong ji reul na ta nae neun hyeong yong sa

Word origin

This is an old native Korean adjective, but its exact formation is uncertain and should not be explained through an unsupported decomposition.

Usage tips

  • In TOPIK passages, distinguish a predicate use from a noun-modifying use because the adjective changes form when it comes before the noun it describes.

Opposites

  • 각지다kakjjidaangularadjective

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