Korean word

웹

Pronunciation

Romanizationwep

Meaning

  • nounweb

Example

저는 웹에서 정보를 찾았어요.cheo neun we be seo cheong bo reul cha ja sseo yo

I found information on the web.

Illustration for 웹 (web)

More examples

저는 주로 웹서핑으로 정보를 찾아요.cheo neun chu ro wep sseo ping eu ro cheong bo reul cha ja yo

I usually look for information by surfing the web.

Core concept

A connected online space where information can be viewed, including individual pages and whole sites.

Common phrases

  • 웹서핑wep sseo ping

    web surfing

  • 웹페이지wep pe i ji

    web page

  • 웹브라우저wep ppeu ra u jeo

    web browser

Similar words

인터넷inteonet: The worldwide network that links computers and enables online communication and services.
웹사이트wepssaiteu: A group of linked web pages under one address that provides information or a service.
사이트saiteu: An online location or address that provides information or a service.
웹페이지weppeiji: A single page available on the web.

Definition in Korean

웹페이지와 웹사이트처럼 인터넷에서 접근해 볼 수 있는 정보나 공간을 가리키는 말.wep pe i ji wa wep ssa i teu cheo reom in teo ne se seo cheop kkeun hae pol ssu in neun cheong bo na kong ga neul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

This term was borrowed from English web as the World Wide Web became widely used for accessing online information.

Usage tips

  • English web also means a spider's structure, but this Korean use points to the digital world rather than something made by a spider.

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