아래
arae
The English word "below" is translated into Korean as 아래 (arae).
아래 is used to indicate a position or place that is lower than something else.
Which one should you use?
While 아래 is used in a general sense to describe relative position or hierarchy, the word 밑 is more frequently used to describe the physical space directly underneath an object.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Gyeongsang Province region, you may encounter the form 아레 used instead of 아래.
How do you pronounce it?
arae
Did you know?
- The word 아래 can be combined with other terms to create expressions regarding the 'lower body', acting as a polite euphemism.
- The word 아래 was recorded in the 'Yongbi eocheon'ga' in 1447, a poem praising the founding of the Joseon Dynasty.
- The concept of 'below' in Korean often overlaps with the idea of 'lower' in age or status, regardless of where the person is standing.
Examples in context
- 아래를 봐.See below.This sentence is useful for practicing how to say "See below."Tatoeba #8358318 by Eunhee, translation #25377 by CM
- 위에서와 같이 아래에서도.As above, so below.This sentence is useful for expressing the phrase "As above, so below."Tatoeba #11469866 by milimos, translation #488857 by saeb
- 아래에 댓글을 남겨 주세요.Please leave a comment below.This sentence is useful for showing how to ask someone to leave a comment in the 아래 section.Tatoeba #13137726 by atitarev, translation #13137720 by atitarev
- 이 책은 아래에 있습니다.This book is below.
- 아래의 그림을 확인해 주세요.Please check the picture below.
- 문서의 하단을 작성해 주세요.Please write at the bottom of the document.
- 하단에 자세한 정보가 있습니다.Detailed information is provided below.
- 그림은 여기 밑에 있어요.The picture is below here.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyun-woo and Ji-eun are looking for a dropped pen.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo펜이 어디 갔지?pen-i eodi gat-ji?Where did the pen go?
- 지은 Ji-eun책상 아래에 있어요.chaeksang arae-e isseoyo.It is below the desk.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo아, 정말 여기 있네.a, jeongmal yeogi inne.Oh, it really is here.
- 지은 Ji-eun이제 찾아서 다행이에요.ije chajaseo dahaeng-ieyo.I'm glad you found it now.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아래, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
