Korean word

물체

Pronunciation

Romanizationmulche

Meaning

  • nounobject

Example

바닥에 물체가 떨어져 있어요.pa da ge mul che ga tteo reo jeo i sseo yo

There is an object lying on the floor.

Illustration for 물체 (object)

More examples

저 물체를 옮겨 주세요.cheo mul che reul om gyeo chu se yo

Please move that object.

Core concept

A clearly bounded thing with a physical form or real presence.

Common phrases

  • 무거운 물체mu geo un mul che

    heavy object

  • 가벼운 물체ka byeo un mul che

    light object

Similar words

물건mulgeon: A single everyday item that can be handled, owned, or traded.
사물samul: A broad term for a material thing noticed or considered by people.

Definition in Korean

형태나 실체가 있는 물건이나 대상을 가리키는 말.hyeong tae na sil che ga in neun mul geo ni na tae sang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

물체 (mulche, "object") is a Sino-Korean compound formed from 물 (mul, "thing") and 체 (che, "body or form"), giving the idea of a thing with a definite form.

Usage tips

  • The English word object has broader uses, including a goal and a grammar role, while this Korean noun usually refers to something physical.

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