곳
got[ko̞t̚]
The English word 'place' can be translated into Korean using several terms depending on the context, such as 곳 (got), 장소, 터 or 위치.
Meaning: location, position (noun)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 곳 | got | [ko̞t̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 장소 | jangso | [t͡ɕa̠ŋsʰo̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 터 | teo | [tʰʌ̹] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
| 위치 | wichi | [ɥit͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) [yt͡ɕʰi] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
Which one should you use?
위치 refers specifically to a precise geographical location, position or coordinates. 터 refers to a site, a plot of land or a foundation where something is built or was located.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
got
Did you know?
- The word 장소 can be a homonym that means 'strong point' or 'advantage' if written with different Chinese characters, specifically 長所 instead of 場所.
- While 위치 refers to a mathematical or physical position, it is also the word used to describe a person's status or rank in a social hierarchy.
Examples in context
- 아름다운 곳인 것 같아.I think that it's a beautiful place.This sentence is useful for describing a place using the form 곳.Tatoeba #8418440 by Eunhee, translation #8282293 by CK
- 평소와 같은 곳에서 기다리고 있을게.I'll be waiting for you at the usual place.Tatoeba #11106680 by intertime, translation #66102 by CK
- 톰은 보스턴이 가보기 좋은 곳이라고 했다.Tom said Boston is a nice place to visit.Tatoeba #11105452 by intertime, translation #4077002 by CK
- 어떤 장소에서 만날까요?Where shall we meet?
- 이 도시의 위치가 어떻게 되나요?What is the location of this city?
- 어제 갔던 곳이 어땠어?How was the place you went to yesterday?
- 이번 주말에 놀러 갈 장소 있어?Do you have a place to go this weekend?
- 이 곳은 관광 명소로 유명합니다.This place is famous as a tourist attraction.
- 회의 장소를 잡아주세요.Please book a meeting place.
- 그렇게 좋은 곳을 어떻게 알았어?How did you know about such a great place?
- 오늘 노래방에서 같이 놀까?Shall we hang out together at the karaoke place today?
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Dohyun and Seoyeon are deciding where to meet for lunch.
- 도현 Do-hyeon맛있는 곳을 알고 있어요?masissneun goseul algo isseoyo?Do you know a good place?
- 서연 Seo-yeon집 근처에 조용한 곳이 있어요.jip geuncheoe joyonghan goesi isseoyo.There is a quiet place near my house.
- 도현 Do-hyeon그곳으로 갈까요?geugoseuro galkkayo?Shall we go there?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 좋아요.ne, joayo.Yes, that sounds good.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “place” translations and entries 곳, 장소, 터, 위치, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 곳, 위치, 장소, 터, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
