Korean word

약도

Pronunciation

Romanizationyaktto

Meaning

  • nounsketch map

Example

길을 찾기 어려우면 약도를 보세요.ki reul chat kki eo ryeo u myeon yak tto reul po se yo

If you have trouble finding your way, look at the sketch map.

Illustration for 약도 (sketch map)

More examples

약도를 잘 보관해 주세요.yak tto reul chal po gwan hae chu se yo

Please keep the sketch map safe.

Core concept

A stripped-down map focused on getting from the starting point to one destination.

Common phrases

  • 약도가 필요하다yak tto ga pi ryo ha da

    need a sketch map

  • 약도를 보내다yak tto reul po nae da

    send a sketch map

  • 약도를 보관하다yak tto reul po gwan ha da

    keep a sketch map

Similar words

지도chido: A map that shows how places, roads, and natural features are positioned across an area.
안내도annaedo: A map for finding destinations and exits in or near a building, site, or event venue.
길안내kirannae: An explanation that gives the steps for getting to a particular place.
오시는 길osineun kil: A brief visitor guide that gives the route to a store, building, or other facility.

Definition in Korean

어떤 장소나 가는 길을 선과 기호로 간단히 표시한 지도.eo tteon chang so na ka neun ki reul seon gwa ki ho ro kan dan hi pyo si han chi do

Word origin

The origin of the word is uncertain from the supplied evidence, but its established use refers to a map reduced to simple directions and landmarks.

Usage tips

  • When a place is hard to find, asking for 약도 (yaktto, "sketch map") asks for only the route and useful landmarks, not a complete map.

Opposites

  • 정밀지도cheongmiljidodetailed mapnoun

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