벽
byeok[pjʌ̹k̚]
The Korean word for "wall" is 벽 (byeok).
벽 refers to a substantial structure acting as a side or a division within a building.
Meaning: substantial structure acting as side or division in a building (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word 담 is often associated with walls surrounding a garden or fortress.
How does it change in a sentence?
When the wall is the direct object of a verb (like 'to build' or 'to paint'), use the particle –을 to form 벽을. To say something is 'on the wall', use the particle –에 after 벽.
How do you pronounce it?
byeok
Did you know?
- Because the sound 벽 is shared by many different characters, it can also mean 'blue-green' or even 'jade' depending on the Hanja used.
- The word 벽 is a Sino-Korean word, meaning it originated from Chinese characters rather than native Korean roots.
Examples in context
- 톰은 벽을 세우고 있다.Tom is building a wall.This sentence shows how to use 벽 as the direct object of a verb.Tatoeba #11105821 by intertime, translation #1662824 by Amastan
- 시계를 벽에 걸다.Hang a clock on the wall.This sentence demonstrates using the particle –에 to indicate location on the wall.Tatoeba #9383297 by HappyMidnight, translation #12385885 by exeunt404
- 지진 때문에 벽이 무너졌다.The wall collapsed due to the earthquake.This sentence illustrates the wall as the subject of a sentence.
- 저 벽은 굉장히 두꺼워요.That wall is very thick.
- 이 동네 담벼락에 그림이 정말 멋있어요.The paintings on this neighborhood's wall are really cool.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hyunwoo and Minji are looking at a room in an apartment.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이 벽은 너무 얇아요.i byeogeun neomu yalbayo.This wall is too thin.
- 민지 Min-ji방음이 잘 안 되겠네요.bangumi jal an doegenneyo.The soundproofing won't be very good.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아요, 민지 씨.majayo, Minji ssi.That's right, Minji.
- 민지 Min-ji다른 집을 더 찾아봐요.dareun jibeul deo chajabwayo.Let's look for another house.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wall” translations and entries 벽, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 벽, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR, Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
