Korean word

동

Pronunciation

Romanizationtong

Meaning

  • noundistrict

Example

이 동에는 작은 가게가 많아요.i tong e neun cha geun ka ge ga ma na yo

There are many small shops in this district.

Illustration for 동 (district)

More examples

동 주민들이 모여서 축제를 준비했어요.tong chu min deu ri mo yeo seo chuk jje reul chun bi hae sseo yo

District residents gathered and prepared a festival.

Core concept

A small official area used in an address to show where a person or place is.

Common phrases

  • 우리 동u ri tong

    our district

  • 동 축제tong chuk jje

    district festival

  • 동 주민tong chu min

    district residents

Similar words

동네tongne: A familiar local area around home, including nearby streets, shops, and people.
법정동peopjjeongdong: A legally registered neighborhood name used in official addresses and mail.

Definition in Korean

주소나 주민등록에 쓰이는 법적 구분으로서 일정한 경계를 가진 행정 지역chu so na chu min deung no ge sseu i neun peop jjeok ku bu neu ro seo il jeong han kyeong gye reul ka jin haeng jeong chi yeok

Word origin

The origin of this word is uncertain, so its meaning is best learned as a small official area named in Korean addresses and resident records.

Usage tips

  • The area named in an address may not be the same as the area served by the nearest local office.

Other meanings

  • neighborhoodnoun

Related words

  • 동네tongneneighborhoodnoun
  • 동사무소tongsamusodistrict officenoun

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