그룹
geurup[kɯɾup̚]
The English word "group" is translated into Korean as 그룹 (geurup).
그룹 is used to refer to a subset of a culture or a society. If you are referring to a formal organization or a group established for a specific purpose, such as a company or a committee, the word 조직 is more appropriate.
Meaning: subset of a culture or of a society (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
geurup
Did you know?
- While 그룹 describes a subset of society, Koreans often use the term 우리 meaning 'we' or 'our' to define the boundaries of their group, even when referring to things they do not personally own.
- Korean has a specific concept called 정, which acts as an invisible emotional glue that binds a 그룹 together, creating a level of loyalty that exceeds a professional contract.
- The word 그룹 is a loanword from English, but Korean also uses the word 그루빠, which is a doublet derived from the same root via Japanese influence.
Examples in context
- 너는 어느 그룹에 들어가고 싶어?Which group do you want to join?This sentence is useful for asking which group someone wishes to join using 그룹.Tatoeba #8306523 by ljj, translation #69853 by CK
- Ami, 미안하지만 너는 우리 그룹에 들어올 수 없어 왜냐하면 그룹당 5명의 인원 제한이 있거든.We're sorry, Ami, but you can't be part of our group because it would… you know… exceed the 5-people-per-group limit.This sentence is useful for explaining a membership limit within a 그룹.Tatoeba #9689564 by ST_Young, translation #4843716 by Ishao
- 이 조직은 도시 개발에 관여하고 있습니다.This group is involved in urban development.
- 매주 금요일에 여러분을 위한 독서 모임을 개최하고 있습니다.We hold a book club meeting for you every Friday.
- 그는 음악 그룹의 멤버예요.geu-neun eum-ak geu-rup-ui mem-beo-ye-yo.He is a member of a music group.
Example conversation
Minjun and Jieun are discussing a study session.
- 민준 Min-jun지은 씨, 스터디 그룹 가입했어요?jieun ssi, seoteodi geurup ga-ip-haesseoyo?Jieun, did you join a study group?
- 지은 Ji-eun아니요, 아직 적당한 그룹을 못 찾았어요.aniyo, ajik jeok-dang-han geurub-eul mot chaj-asseoyo.No, I haven't found a suitable group yet.
- 민준 Min-jun제 그룹에 들어오실래요?je geurup-e deur-o-sil-laeyo?Would you like to join my group?
- 지은 Ji-eun좋아요, 저도 끼워 주세요!jo-ayo, jeodo kki-wo juseyo!I'd love to, please let me join!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 그룹, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 그룹, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
