Korean word

마당

Pronunciation

Romanizationmadang

Meaning

  • nounyard

Example

이 집의 마당이 좁아서 아이들이 잘 못 놀아요.i chi bui ma dang i cho ba seo a i deu ri chal mot no ra yo

This house has a small yard, so the children can't play well.

Illustration for 마당 (yard)

More examples

주말마다 마당을 가꾸는 것이 취미예요.chu mal ma da ma dang eul ka kku neun keo si chwi mi ye yo

Tending the yard every weekend is my hobby.

Core concept

The open outdoor space around a home or building, ready for everyday activities.

Common phrases

  • 마당이 좁다ma dang i chop tta

    small yard

  • 마당을 가꾸다ma dang eul ka kku da

    tend the yard

  • 마당을 정리하다ma dang eul cheong ni ha da

    tidy the yard

Similar words

뜰tteul: A small outdoor space beside a home for daily use, sometimes with plants.
정원cheongwon: A cared-for garden with flowers and trees for people to enjoy.
앞마당ammadang: An open outdoor space in front of a house.
공터kongteo: An unused piece of land near buildings with little or nothing on it.

Definition in Korean

집이나 건물의 바깥에 있는, 식물이나 물건을 놓거나 사람이 활동하는 열린 공간chi bi na keon mu rui pa kka te in neun sing mu ri na mul geo neul no keo na sa ra mi hwal dong ha neun yeol lin kong gan

Word origin

This native Korean word has traditionally named the open space around a house and its everyday activity area.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may picture a carefully planted garden, but this word also covers a simple outdoor area for play or daily activities.

Other meanings

  • arenanoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 마당발madangbalwell-connected personnoun

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