Korean Conversation · Level 363
14 words
Korean word
타일
Pronunciation
Romanizationtail
Meaning
- nountile
Example
거실 바닥에 타일을 깔려고 해요.keo sil pa da ge ta i reul kkal lyeo go hae yo
I plan to lay tiles on the living room floor.
More examples
세면대 옆 타일이 금이 갔어요.se myeon dae yeop ta i ri keu mi ka sseo yo
A tile next to the sink has cracked.
Core concept
A small, thin, flat piece joined with others to cover a floor or wall.
Common phrases
타일을 깔다ta i reul kkal da
lay tiles
타일이 깨지다ta i ri kkae ji da
tiles crack
타일을 닦다ta i reul tak tta
wipe tiles
Similar words
장판changpan: Flexible vinyl sheet flooring spread across a room or shop floor.
마루maru: A finished indoor floor where people walk and place things, often made of wood.
벽지pyeokjji: A thin paper or vinyl covering attached to a wall for decoration or protection.
Definition in Korean
얇고 평평한 작은 판을 여러 장 이어 붙여 바닥이나 벽의 표면을 만드는 자재yal kko pyeong pyeong han cha geun pa neul yeo reo chang i eo pu chyeo pa da gi na pyeo gui pyo myeo neul man deu neun cha jae
Word origin
The Korean word is a loanword from English tile, which names a flat piece used to cover a surface.
Usage tips
- English tile can mean one piece or the whole tiled covering, so context determines whether it refers to a single piece or a surface made of many pieces.