Korean word

우산

Pronunciation

Romanizationusan

Meaning

  • nounumbrella

Example

우산을 잊어버렸어요.u sa neul i jeo beo ryeo sseo yo

I forgot my umbrella.

Illustration for 우산 (umbrella)

More examples

길에서 우산을 빌렸어요.ki re seo u sa neul pil lyeo sseo yo

I borrowed an umbrella on the street.

Core concept

A hand-held cover that opens above the body to block rain or sunlight.

Common phrases

  • 우산을 쓰다u sa neul sseu da

    use an umbrella

  • 우산을 빌리다u sa neul pil li da

    borrow an umbrella

  • 우산을 놓고 오다u sa neul no ko o da

    leave an umbrella behind

Similar words

접이식 우산cheobisik usan: An umbrella that folds into a small shape for convenient storage and travel.
장우산changusan: A broad umbrella with a long shaft and a nonfolding frame.
비닐우산pinirusan: A transparent plastic umbrella that costs little and is commonly used temporarily.
우비ubi: A hooded waterproof garment that covers the body during rainy weather.

Definition in Korean

물이나 햇빛으로부터 몸을 보호하기 위해 손에 들고 펼쳐 쓰는 도구.mu ri na haet ppi cheu ro bu teo mo meul po ho ha gi wi hae so ne teul go pyeol cheo sseu neun to gu

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines 우 (u, "rain") and 산 (san, "umbrella"), linking the object to its original use in rainy weather.

Usage tips

  • A small folding version fits easily in a bag, making this a handy word for everyday conversations about changing weather.

Related words

  • 우산꽂이usankkojiumbrella standnoun

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