우산
usan[ˈu(ː)sʰa̠n]
The Korean word for umbrella is 우산 (usan).
우산 refers to a cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun.
Meaning: cloth-covered frame used for protection against rain or sun (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word 우산 is a compound of 우 (rain) and 산 (umbrella/cover), although in modern Korean it is treated as a single lexical unit.
How do you pronounce it?
usan
Did you know?
- The word 우산 is a homonym for 우산, the name of a scenic island in the East Sea of Korea.
- In Korea, the act of sharing an 우산 with someone is a common romantic trope in dramas and films, often symbolizing a budding relationship.
- While 우산 is used for both rain and sun, Korean speakers often use the term 양산 specifically for parasols used to block the sun.
Examples in context
- 제 우산 같이 쓰세요.Please share my umbrella.This sentence shows how to offer to share your 우산.Tatoeba #4748257 by kimhkng, translation #38478 by Swalis
- 네 우산 좀 빌려 줄래?Can I borrow your umbrella?This sentence demonstrates how to ask to borrow someone's 우산.Tatoeba #8988953 by Eunhee, translation #70644 by CK
- 우산 가져가는 거 잊지마.Don't forget to take an umbrella with you.This sentence is a reminder not to forget your 우산.Tatoeba #13151250 by SN_H, translation #569828 by CK
- 9 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Minji and Minjun are standing near the building entrance as it starts to rain.
- 민지 Min-ji민준 씨, 혹시 우산 있어요?Minjun ssi, hoksi usan isseoyo?Minjun, do you happen to have an umbrella?
- 민준 Min-jun아니요, 우산이 없어요.Aniyo, usani eopseoyo.No, I don't have an umbrella.
- 민지 Min-ji그럼 제 우산을 같이 써요.Geureom je usaneul gachi sseoyo.Then let's share my umbrella.
- 민준 Min-jun정말 고마워요, 민지 씨.Jeongmal gomawoyo, Minji ssi.Thank you so much, Minji.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “umbrella” translations and entries 우산, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 우산, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
