조약돌
joyakdol
The English word pebble is translated into Korean as 조약돌 (joyakdol).
Meaning: stone (noun)
Which one should you use?
While 돌 is the general word for any stone or rock, 조약돌 specifically refers to small, smooth pebbles. Additionally, 조약돌 refers to individual smooth pebbles, whereas 자갈 refers to gravel or a collection of small stones used as a mass.
How do you pronounce it?
joyakdol
Did you know?
- In Korea, a baby's first birthday is called 돌, which literally means 'stone'. This commemorates the child reaching the first milestone of life.
- During the traditional first birthday celebration called 돌잡이, a baby is placed before various objects, including stones in the past, to predict their future career or destiny.
- In Korean children's songs, the sound of pebbles clicking together is often mimicked using onomatopoeia, which is a common way to make the language more descriptive.
Examples in context
- 그 돌멩이 좀 던져 줄래요?Can you throw me that pebble?
- 해변에 예쁜 자갈들이 가득해요.The beach is full of beautiful pebbles.
- 저는 어릴 적에 자갈을 모으는 걸 좋아했어요.When I was young, I loved collecting pebbles.
- 강가에 조약돌이 많아요.gang-ga-e jo-yak-dol-i man-a-yo.There are many pebbles by the river.
- 작은 조약돌을 주웠어요.jak-eun jo-yak-dol-eul ju-wot-eo-yo.I picked up a small pebble.
- 조약돌이 아주 매끄러워요.jo-yak-dol-i a-ju mae-kkeu-reo-wo-yo.The pebble is very smooth.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Hyunwoo are walking along a beach.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 이 조약돌 좀 보세요.Hyeon-u ssi, i jo-yak-dol jom bo-se-yo.Hyunwoo, look at this pebble.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 예쁜 조약돌이네요.jeong-mal ye-ppeun jo-yak-dol-i-ne-yo.It is a really pretty pebble.
- 서연 Seo-yeon색깔이 참 특이해요.saek-kkal-i cham teuk-i-hae-yo.The color is very unique.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo서연 씨가 잘 골랐어요.Seo-yeon ssi-ga jal gol-lat-eo-yo.Seoyeon, you picked a good one.
