Korean Conversation · Level 135
15 words
Korean word
세모
Pronunciation
Romanizationsemo
Meaning
- nountriangle
Example
테이블 위에 작은 세모가 있어요.te i beul wi e cha geun se mo ga i sseo yo
There is a small triangle on the table.
More examples
도로에 세모 표지판이 서 있어요.to ro e se mo pyo ji pa ni seo i sseo yo
There is a triangular sign by the road.
Core concept
A simple flat shape with three straight sides and three corners.
Common phrases
세모 모양se mo mo yang
triangle shape
세모 표지판se mo pyo ji pan
triangular sign
Similar words
삼각형samgakyeong: The formal geometry name for a shape formed by three straight sides and three angles.
Definition in Korean
세 변으로 이루어진 다각형의 한 종류se pyeo neu ro i ru eo jin ta ga kyeong ui han chong nyu
Word origin
The word combines 세 (se, "three") and 모 (mo, "corner or angle"), pointing directly to a three-cornered shape.
Usage tips
- Everyday Korean often uses this short shape word in conversation and children's learning materials, while formal geometry may use a more specialized label.