담쟁이덩굴
damjaeng-ideonggul
The English word 'ivy' is translated into Korean as 담쟁이덩굴 (damjaeng-ideonggul).
담쟁이덩굴 is a noun used to refer to plants of the genus Hedera.
Meaning: plant of the genus Hedera (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
damjaeng-ideonggul
Did you know?
- The word 담 in 담쟁이 is the same word used for 'wall' in Korean, reflecting the plant's habit of growing on stone barriers.
- The word 담쟁이 is often used in Korean poetry and song lyrics to symbolize a quiet but persistent strength and the ability to overcome walls.
- In Korean, if you shorten the phrase 담쟁이덩굴 to just 담쟁이, the meaning remains perfectly clear and is actually more common in casual conversation.
Examples in context
- 담쟁이덩굴이 벽을 덮고 있어요.damjaengideungburi byeogeul deopgo isseoyo.The ivy is covering the wall.
- 담쟁이덩굴이 아주 푸르네요.damjaengideungburi aju pureuneyo.The ivy is very green.
- 담쟁이덩굴이 건물을 감싸고 있어요.damjaengideungburi geonmureul gamssago isseoyo.Ivy is wrapping around the building.
Example conversation
A man and a woman are walking past an old house.
- 지은 Ji-eun저 건물에 담쟁이덩굴이 많네요.jeo geonmure damjaengideungburi manhneyo.There is a lot of ivy on that building.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo지은 씨, 정말 예쁘게 자랐어요.Jieun ssi, jeongmal yeppeuge jarasseoyo.Jieun, it has grown so beautifully.
- 지은 Ji-eun현우 씨, 초록색이 참 싱그러워요.Hyeonu ssi, choroksaegi cham singgeureowoyo.Hyeonu, the green color looks so fresh.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요, 아주 건강해 보여요.Majayo, aju geonganghae boyeoyo.You're right, it looks very healthy.
