Korean word

서부

Pronunciation

Romanizationseobu

Meaning

  • nounwest

Example

그 마을은 서부에 있어서 바다가 보여요.keu ma eu reun seo bu e i sseo seo pa da ga po yeo yo

The village is in the west, so you can see the sea.

Illustration for 서부 (west)

More examples

서부 해안에는 작은 항구가 많아요.seo bu hae a ne neun cha geun hang gu ga ma na yo

There are many small harbors on the west coast.

Core concept

The western part of a country or region, viewed as a distinct area.

Common phrases

  • 서부 지역seo bu chi yeok

    western region

  • 서부 지방seo bu chi bang

    western area

  • 서부 해안seo bu hae an

    west coast

Similar words

서쪽seojjok: The compass side opposite east, used for location and travel.
서부 지역seobu chiyeok: An area situated in the west of a larger place without implying a formal division.
서해안seohaean: The land bordering the sea along the western edge of a region.

Definition in Korean

어떤 나라나 지역의 서쪽에 속하는 부분이나 지역을 이르는 말.eo tteon na ra na chi yeo gui seo jjo ge so ka neun pu bu ni na chi yeo geul i reu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines elements meaning west and section, forming the idea of a western region.

Usage tips

  • It names an area on the west side, not just the direction west, so it often appears when discussing a region on a map.

Opposites

Related words

  • 서부권seobugwonwestern regionnoun
  • 서부극seobugeukwesternnoun

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