Korean word

잔디

Pronunciation

Romanizationchandi

Meaning

  • noungrass

Example

우리 집 마당에 잔디를 깔았어요.u ri chip ma dang e chan di reul kka ra sseo yo

We laid turf in our yard.

Illustration for 잔디 (grass)

More examples

주말에 아버지가 잔디를 깎았어요.chu ma re a beo ji ga chan di reul kka kka sseo yo

My father mowed the grass over the weekend.

Core concept

Short grass planted and kept even as a green ground covering.

Common phrases

  • 잔디를 깎다chan di reul kkak tta

    mow the grass

  • 잔디를 깔다chan di reul kkal da

    lay turf

  • 잔디를 심다chan di reul sim tta

    plant grass

Similar words

풀pul: Small plants that grow from the ground, including both grass and weeds.
잔디밭chandibat: A maintained grassy place where people can walk, play, or relax.
마당madang: The open area outside a house or building where people can do everyday activities.
정원cheongwon: An outdoor green space planted and arranged with flowers and trees for enjoyment.

Definition in Korean

땅을 덮는 짧은 풀로서 조경이나 운동장에 인공적으로 심어 평평하게 가꾼 것을 이르는 말.ttang eul teom neun jjal beun pul lo seo cho gyeong i na un dong jang e in gong jeo geu ro si meo pyeong pyeong ha ge ka kkun keo seul i reu neun mal

Word origin

The word has no securely established etymology, so its complete form is more useful to remember than an invented decomposition.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when English lawn feels too narrow, because it can refer to maintained grass in landscaping and on sports grounds.

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