Korean word

이곳

Pronunciation

Romanizationigot

Meaning

  • nounhere

Example

이곳은 조용해요.i go seun cho yong hae yo

It is quiet here.

Illustration for 이곳 (here)

More examples

이곳에 사람들이 모였어요.i go se sa ram deu ri mo yeo sseo yo

People gathered in this place.

Core concept

The place right near the speaker, the spot meant by here.

Common phrases

  • 이곳에i go se

    in this place

  • 이곳은i go seun

    this place

  • 이곳에서i go se seo

    in this place

Similar words

여기yeogi: A nearby place referred to in casual everyday speech.
저기cheogi: A place far from both the speaker and listener.

Definition in Korean

화자 바로 근처의 장소를 가리키는 명사로, 맥락에 따라 다소 격식 있게 들릴 수 있다.hwa ja pa ro keun cheo ui chang so reul ka ri ki neun myeong sa ro maeng na ge tta ra ta so kyeok ssik it kke teul lil ssu it tta

Word origin

이곳 (igot, "this place") combines 이 (i, "this") with 곳 (got, "place").

Usage tips

  • This word can sound more formal than the everyday Korean word for here, so it often fits signs, writing, or careful speech.

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