Korean Conversation · Level 14
15 words
Korean word
뒤
Pronunciation
Romanizationtwi
Meaning
- nounback
Example
제 뒤에 있어요.che twi e i sseo yo
It's behind me.
More examples
그는 항상 내 뒤를 지켜준다.keu neun hang sang nae twi reul chi kyeo jun da
He always watches my back.
Core concept
The space or point behind something, including a later point in time.
Common phrases
뒤에 서 있다twi e seo it tta
stand behind
뒤를 따라가다twi reul tta ra ga da
follow behind
뒤를 지키다twi reul chi ki da
guard the rear
Similar words
뒤쪽twijjok: The broad area at the back of a place or object.
뒷자리twitjjari: A seat or position toward the back of a row.
뒤편twipyeon: A specific place or surface at the rear of a building or area.
Definition in Korean
사람이나 물건의 등 쪽이나 뒷부분, 또는 시간상으로 뒤에 있는 자리나 때를 가리키는 명사sa ra mi na mul geo nui teung jjo gi na twit ppu bun tto neun si gan sang eu ro twi e in neun cha ri na ttae reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa
Word origin
뒤 (dwi, "back") is an old native Korean word that keeps the same basic idea of something being behind, whether in space or in time.
Usage tips
- 뒤 (dwi, "back") often joins a location or time particle, which makes its meaning clear in a sentence.