Korean word

위치하다

Pronunciation

Romanizationwichihada

Meaning

  • verbbe located

Example

가게는 시장 옆에 위치해요.ka ge neun si jang yeo pe wi chi hae yo

The store is located next to the market.

Illustration for 위치하다 (be located)

More examples

식당은 학교 바로 옆에 위치해요.sik ttang eun hak kkyo pa ro yeo pe wi chi hae yo

The restaurant is located right next to the school.

Core concept

A thing or place has a settled position at a particular point in space.

Common phrases

  • 학교 바로 옆에 위치해요hak kkyo pa ro yeo pe wi chi hae yo

    be located right next to the school

  • 공원 입구에 위치해요kong won ip kku e wi chi hae yo

    be located at the park entrance

Similar words

있다ittta: Someone or something is present in a particular place.
놓여 있다noyeo ittta: An object has been placed somewhere and remains there.
자리잡다charijaptta: A person, group, or thing settles into a place and takes up a stable position.

Definition in Korean

어떤 사물이나 장소가 일정한 지점에 자리하고 있음을 나타내는 동사.eo tteon sa mu ri na chang so ga il jeong han chi jeo me cha ri ha go i sseu meul na ta nae neun tong sa

Word origin

The verb is a Sino-Korean formation that combines a noun meaning position with a common element used to form verbs.

Usage tips

  • This verb sounds more formal and informational than the everyday alternative, so it appears often in maps, directions, and factual descriptions.

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