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15 words
Korean word
시내
Pronunciation
Romanizationsinae
Meaning
- noundowntown
Example
친구와 시내에서 쇼핑했어요.chin gu wa si nae e seo syo ping hae sseo yo
I went shopping downtown with my friend.
More examples
저는 시내 구경하는 걸 좋아해요.cheo neun si nae ku gyeong ha neun keol cho a hae yo
I like looking around downtown.
Core concept
The central commercial area where many people go for shopping and other activities.
Common phrases
시내 구경si nae ku gyeong
downtown sightseeing
시내 근처si nae keun cheo
near downtown
시내 중심지si nae chung sim ji
downtown core
Similar words
도심tosim: A city's central area, with stores, offices, cultural sites, and public facilities close together.
중심가chungsimga: The important streets and surrounding area in the middle of a town or city.
번화가peonhwaga: A busy street or district where stores and restaurants draw large crowds.
시가지sigaji: A city neighborhood made up of homes, stores, and connected streets.
Definition in Korean
도시의 중심가나 상업 지역을 가리키는 말로, 가게와 사람들이 많이 있는 거리나 구역.to si ui chung sim ga na sang eop chi yeo geul ka ri ki neun mal lo ka ge wa sa ram deu ri ma ni in neun keo ri na ku yeok
Word origin
The word was formed from Sino-Korean parts meaning city and within, and it came to describe the central area inside a city.
Usage tips
- This word commonly appears when people talk about going out for shopping or other errands, making it useful for understanding everyday plans.