주기
jugi[t͡ɕuɡi]
The English word 'cycle' translates to Korean as 주기 (jugi).
In Korean, 주기 refers to a cycle, such as a bicycle, tricycle or motorcycle.
Meaning: bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle etc. (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
jugi
Did you know?
- In Korean, 주기 is most often used for abstract cycles, such as a 'life cycle' or 'economic cycle', rather than the physical vehicle.
- The word 주기 (jugi) is a homonym that can mean two completely different things depending on the Hanja used. It can refer to a 'period' or 'cycle' in time, or it can mean 'annotation' or 'note' in a written document.
- The concept of a 'cycle' in Korean culture often extends to the 'Sexagenary cycle', a 60-year cycle used in traditional calendars. This is also referred to using the term 주기 (jugi) in scientific contexts.
Examples in context
- 자전거를 타고 학교에 갈 거예요.I will go to school by bicycle.
- 이 도시는 자전거 도로가 잘 갖추어져 있어요.This city is well-equipped with bicycle lanes.
Example conversation
Minji and Hyunwoo are talking about their hobbies.
- 민지 Min-ji현우 씨는 주기를 타나요?Hyeonu ssineun jugireul tanayo?Hyunwoo, do you ride a cycle?
- 현우 Hyeon-woo네, 주기를 정말 좋아해요.ne, jugireul jeongmal joahaeyo.Yes, I really like cycles.
- 민지 Min-ji저도 주기를 배우고 싶어요.jeodo jugireul baeugo sipeoyo.I want to learn how to cycle too.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo제가 나중에 가르쳐 줄게요.jega najunge gareuchyeo julgeyo.I will teach you later.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 주기, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 주기, CC BY-SA 4.0.
