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바닥

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Meaning and Usage

The Korean word '바닥' primarily means 'floor' or 'ground'. It refers to the surface you walk on inside a room or outside on the ground. It is a common noun used in everyday conversation.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '바닥' when talking about cleaning (e.g., 먼지가 쌓인 바닥 - dusty floor), sitting (e.g., 바닥에 앉다 - sit on the floor), or describing conditions like wet or slippery floors.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 바닥에 앉다: to sit on the floor, often used in informal or casual settings.
  • 바닥이 미끄럽다: the floor is slippery, used to warn or describe conditions.
  • 바닥 청소하다: to clean the floor, common in household contexts.

Register and Usage Notes

'바닥' is neutral in formality and can be used in both casual and polite speech. It is not a technical term but very common in daily life.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '바닥' with '층' (floor level, like 1st floor, 2nd floor). Remember, '바닥' refers to the surface you stand on, while '층' refers to the building level.

Example Sentences

방 바닥에 먼지가 많이 쌓였어요.

Bang badage meonjiga mani ssahyeosseoyo.

There is a lot of dust piled up on the floor of the room.

바닥에 앉아서 이야기를 나눴어요.

Badage anjaseo iyagireul nanwosseoyo.

We sat on the floor and talked.

비가 와서 바닥이 미끄러워요.

Biga waseo badagi mikkeureowoyo.

Because it rained, the floor is slippery.