Korean word

유리창

Pronunciation

Romanizationyurichang

Meaning

  • nounwindowpane

Example

아이가 돌을 던져서 유리창이 깨졌어요.a i ga to reul teon jeo seo yu ri chang i kkae jeo sseo yo

The windowpane broke because the child threw a stone.

Illustration for 유리창 (windowpane)

More examples

추운 아침에는 유리창에 김이 서려요.chu un a chi me neun yu ri chang e ki mi seo ryeo yo

The windowpane fogs up on cold mornings.

Core concept

A flat sheet of transparent glass fitted into a building opening, letting in light and showing the outside.

Common phrases

  • 유리창에 김이 서리다yu ri chang e ki mi seo ri da

    condensation forming on the windowpane

  • 유리창에 물이 맺히다yu ri chang e mu ri mae chi da

    water droplets forming on the windowpane

Similar words

창문changmun: A building's complete window structure provides daylight and fresh air when opened.
유리yuri: A clear, hard material is used to make cups, bottles, and panels that let light through.

Definition in Korean

투명한 유리로 이루어진 창의 판 부분으로 빛을 통과시키고 바깥을 보게 하는 유리 재질의 창tu myeong han yu ri ro i ru eo jin chang ui pan pu bu neu ro pi cheul tong gwa si ki go pa kka teul po ge ha neun yu ri chae ji rui chang

Word origin

It combines the Sino-Korean elements for glass and window, giving the literal idea of a window made of glass.

Usage tips

  • English often uses window for the glass, frame, and whole unit, so this word clearly points to the glass panel when describing a crack or stain.

Related words

  • 유리잔yurijandrinking glassnoun

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