Korean word

위쪽

Pronunciation

Romanizationwijjok

Meaning

  • nountop

Example

책은 위쪽에 있어요.chae geun wi jjo ge i sseo yo

The book is at the top.

Illustration for 위쪽 (top)

More examples

위쪽으로 가면 나무가 있어요.wi jjo geu ro ka myeon na mu ga i sseo yo

If you go up, there is a tree.

Core concept

The upper part of something or the direction toward it.

Common phrases

  • 위쪽에wi jjo ge

    at the top

  • 위쪽으로wi jjo geu ro

    toward the top

  • 위쪽 부분wi jjok pu bun

    upper part

Similar words

위wi: A higher position or the direction from below to above.
윗쪽witjjok: The part of something that is on top, or the direction toward that part.
위층wicheung: The floor of a building located above another floor.
꼭대기kkokttaegi: The single highest part of something, such as a mountain or stack.

Definition in Korean

어떤 대상의 위에 있는 부분이나 위로 향하는 방향을 가리키는 말.eo tteon tae sang ui wi e in neun pu bu ni na wi ro hyang ha neun pang hyang eul ka ri ki neun mal

Word origin

It combines the native Korean words for above and side or direction, creating the idea of the upper side or direction.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often use one word for the highest part and another for a place higher than something, while this word can cover both ideas.

Other meanings

  • abovenoun

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