Korean Conversation · Level 92
15 words
Korean word
정원
Pronunciation
Romanizationcheongwon
Meaning
- noungarden
Example
어제 친구 집에 정원을 구경하러 갔어요.eo je chin gu chi be cheong wo neul ku gyeong ha reo ka sseo yo
Yesterday I went to my friend's house to see their garden.
More examples
주말마다 정원을 가꿔요.chu mal ma da cheong wo neul ka kkwo yo
I care for the garden every weekend.
Core concept
A cared-for green space where flowers and trees are arranged for people to enjoy.
Common phrases
정원 가꾸기cheong won ka kku gi
gardening
정원에 앉다cheong wo ne an tta
sit in a garden
Similar words
마당madang: An open space outside a home or building for everyday activities such as play and chores.
뜰tteul: A small home-connected outdoor space with room for plants and quiet relaxation.
화단hwadan: A small landscaped plot where flowers are grown as part of a yard or park.
공원kongwon: A shared outdoor area in a town or city where people can walk, play, or relax.
Definition in Korean
정원은 주로 집 안팎이나 공원 안에 사람들이 보기 좋게 꽃과 나무를 심어 꾸민 녹지 공간을 말하며, 행사 안내 등에서는 동음이의어로 인원 제한을 가리키기도 한다.cheong wo neun chu ro chip an pa kki na kong won a ne sa ram deu ri po gi cho ke kkot kkwa na mu reul si meo kku min nok jji kong ga neul mal ha myeo haeng sa an nae teung e seo neun tong eu mi ui eo ro i nwon che ha neul ka ri ki gi do han da
Word origin
The garden sense comes from a Sino-Korean compound joining words for a yard and a planted area, while the capacity sense comes from a different compound with the same pronunciation.
Usage tips
- A useful context clue is that flowers, trees, and gardening point to a garden, while event notices about the number of people allowed point to capacity.