Korean word

뜰

Pronunciation

Romanizationtteul

Meaning

  • nounyard

Example

우리 집에는 뜰이 있어요.u ri chi be neun tteu ri i sseo yo

There is a yard at our house.

Illustration for 뜰 (yard)

More examples

아이들이 뜰에서 뛰어놀고 있어요.a i deu ri tteu re seo ttwi eo nol go i sseo yo

The children are running around and playing in the yard.

Core concept

A small open outdoor space attached to a house or other building.

Common phrases

  • 뜰에 꽃을 심다tteu re kko cheul sim tta

    plant flowers in the yard

  • 뜰을 쓸다tteu reul sseul da

    sweep the yard

  • 뒷뜰twit tteul

    backyard

Similar words

마당madang: An open space around a home or building used for play, daily activities, or storing things.
정원cheongwon: A planted outdoor space arranged and cared for so people can enjoy flowers and trees.
앞마당ammadang: The small outdoor area in front of a house, near the entrance and visible to visitors.
텃밭teotppat: A home garden plot where vegetables and other food crops are grown and tended.

Definition in Korean

집이나 건물에 딸린 작은 야외 공간이나 정원을 가리키는 말.chi bi na keon mu re ttal lin cha geun ya oe kong ga ni na cheong wo neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

The origin of this Korean noun is uncertain, so its history should not be explained through a guessed word breakdown.

Usage tips

  • English learners may picture a large grassy yard, but this word often evokes a smaller home-connected space that may include a courtyard or garden.

Opposites

Related words

  • 뒷뜰twittteulbackyardnoun

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