옆
yeop
The English word "side" translates to Korean as 옆 (yeop).
옆 is used to refer to the bounding straight edge of an object. In more formal or professional and academic contexts, you may use 측면 to mean "side". Additionally, 면 can be used when referring to a specific side as a facet or an aspect of something.
Meaning: bounding straight edge of an object (noun)
Which one should you use?
측면 is the most formal way to express the concept of a side, particularly in professional settings. 면 is used specifically when the "side" refers to a facet or an aspect.
How do you pronounce it?
yeop
When do people say it?
In the context of Korean cuisine, the term 반찬 refers to a popular side dish.
Did you know?
- While 옆 means 'side', the word 반찬 for 'side dish' is actually derived from the Chinese characters for 'assistant' and 'food'.
- In Korean culture, sitting 'to the side' (옆에) of a superior can be a sign of humility or a specific social hierarchy.
- While 옆 refers to a physical side, the word for 'beside' or 'next to' is often expressed by the phrase 옆에 있다, meaning 'to exist at the side'.
Examples in context
- 그 건물은 앞에서 보면 커 보이지만 옆에서 보면 그렇지 않다.This building looks large from the front, but not from the side.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe an object from the perspective of its 옆.Tatoeba #1535359 by mysonhs, translation #59442 by CK
- 이 문제의 다른 측면을 고려해 보겠습니다Let's consider other sides of this issue.
- 이 문제의 다양한 면을 살펴보겠습니다Let's examine various sides of this issue.
- 저는 사진의 오른쪽 편에 서 있어요I am standing on the right side of the picture.
- 앉은 자리 옆에 컵을 놔둬도 돼요You can put the cup next to the seat.
- 건물 옆에 주차장이 있어요.geonmul yeope juchajang-i isseoyo.There is a parking lot next to the building.
Example conversation
Seoyeon and Minjun are arranging furniture in a room.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 이 테이블 옆에 놓을까요?Minjun ssi, i teibeul yeope noeulkkayo?Minjun, shall we put it on the side of this table?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 거기면 좋을 것 같아요.ne, geogimyeon joeul geot gatayo.Yes, I think that would be a good spot.
- 서연 Seo-yeon옆으로 조금만 더 밀어 주세요.yeopeuro jogeumman deo mireo juseyo.Please push it a bit more to the side.
- 민준 Min-jun알겠어요. 이제 됐나요?algesseoyo. ije dwaennayo?Got it. Is it okay now?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
