지도
jido[t͡ɕido̞]
The English word 'map' is translated into Korean as 지도 (jido) or 맵.
Meaning: visual representation of an area (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 지도 | jido | [t͡ɕido̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 맵 | maep | [mɛp̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [me̞p̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
지도 is the standard term used when referring to paper maps, GPS maps or general cartography.
Which one should you use?
While both refer to a map, 맵 is a loanword primarily used in the context of video games to refer to a game level or stage.
How do you pronounce it?
jido
Did you know?
- While 지도 is the standard word, Koreans often use the phrase 길치 to describe a person who is 'map-blind' or has a terrible sense of direction.
- When using digital maps in Korea, you will often find that Google Maps has limited functionality due to government security laws regarding geospatial data.
- The word 지도 can mean both 'map' and 'guidance' or 'leadership' depending on the context. While they are written and pronounced identically, they are two different words with different origins.
Examples in context
- 푸에르토리코의 위치를 지도 위에 보여주세요.Show me where Puerto Rico is on the map.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use 지도 when asking to see a location on a map.Tatoeba #510285 by orzage, translation #708229 by Rector
- 저기서 지도를 구할 수 있나요?Can I get a map over there?
- 이 지도를 보여주실 수 있을까요?Could you show me this map, please?
- 놀이공원 맵 하나 가져왔어.I've brought a map of the amusement park.
- 나랑 같이 지도 보러 가자!Let's go check out the map together!
- 지도를 보고 길을 찾아요.jido-reul bogo gil-eul chaj-ayo.I look at the map to find the way.
- 이 지도는 아주 정확해요.i jido-neun aju jeonghwak-haeyo.This map is very accurate.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Jihun are looking for a restaurant in the city.
- 서연 Seo-yeon지훈 씨, 지도를 확인해 보세요.Jihun ssi, jido-reul hwaginhae boseyo.Jihun, please check the map.
- 지훈 Ji-hun지금 지도 보고 있어요.jigeum jido bogo isseoyo.I am looking at the map now.
- 서연 Seo-yeon식당이 어디에 있나요?sikdang-i eodi-e innayo?Where is the restaurant?
- 지훈 Ji-hun여기 바로 옆에 있어요.yeogi baro yeope isseoyo.It is right next to here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “map” translations and entries 지도, 맵, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
