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언덕

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Meaning and Usage

The word '언덕' refers to a small hill or a raised area of land with a slope. It is commonly used in everyday conversation to describe natural landscapes or terrain near homes, parks, or rural areas.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '언덕' when talking about outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, or simply describing the surroundings of a place. It can imply a gentle incline rather than a steep mountain.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 언덕을 오르다: to climb a hill — used when describing going up a slope.
  • 언덕을 내려오다: to come down a hill — used when descending.
  • 작은 언덕: a small hill — emphasizes size.

Register and Usage Notes

'언덕' is a neutral noun suitable for both formal and informal contexts. It is not used metaphorically often, so its meaning is quite literal.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse '언덕' with '산' (mountain). Remember, '언덕' is smaller and less steep than '산'. Use '언덕' for gentle slopes and '산' for larger, more rugged elevations.

Example Sentences

우리 집 앞에는 작은 언덕이 있어요.

Uri jip apeneun jageun eondeogi isseoyo.

There is a small hill in front of our house.

언덕을 올라가면 멋진 경치를 볼 수 있어요.

Eondeogeul ollagamyeon meotjin gyeongchireul bol su isseoyo.

If you climb the hill, you can see a beautiful view.

자전거를 타고 언덕을 내려올 때 조심하세요.

Jajeongeoreul tago eondeogeul naeryeool ttae josimhaseyo.

Be careful when riding a bicycle down the hill.