TOPIK · Level 135
15 words
Korean word
탑
Pronunciation
Romanizationtap
Meaning
- nountower
Example
서울에서 가장 높은 탑을 봤어요.seo u re seo ka jang no peun ta beul pwa sseo yo
I saw the tallest tower in Seoul.
More examples
에펠탑에 올라가서 도시 전체를 봤어요.e pel ta be ol la ga seo to si cheon che reul pwa sseo yo
I climbed the Eiffel Tower and saw the whole city.
Core concept
A prominent structure built upward in narrowing levels, often to mark a place or express religious or cultural meaning.
Common phrases
에펠탑e pel tap
Eiffel Tower
탑에 오르다ta be o reu da
climb the tower
전망탑cheon mang tap
observation tower
Similar words
건물keonmul: A structure with walls, rooms, and a roof built for people to live, work, or gather in.
타워tawo: A modern high structure designed to rise above its surroundings and provide wide views.
빌딩pilding: A multi-story building mainly used for offices, shops, and other businesses.
전망대cheonmangdae: A high place designed for looking out over a wide area and enjoying the view.
Definition in Korean
위가 좁아지거나 여러 층을 쌓아 만든 높이 있는 건조물로, 의례적이거나 상징적인 용도로 세워지는 경우가 많은 명사.wi ga cho ba ji geo na yeo reo cheung eul ssa a man deun no pi in neun keon jo mul lo ui rye jeo gi geo na sang jing jeo gin yong do ro se wo ji neun kyeong u ga ma neun myeong sa
Word origin
As a Sino-Korean Buddhist term, the word developed from vocabulary related to stupas and came to include pagoda-like structures.
Usage tips
- Recognizing this word helps learners understand descriptions of religious sites, monuments, and other structures with symbolic importance.
Other meanings
- pagodanoun
Related words
- 에펠탑epeltapEiffel Towernoun
- 전망탑cheonmangtapobservation towernoun