Meaning and Usage
The word '정원' primarily means 'garden' or 'yard' in Korean. It refers to an outdoor space where plants, flowers, or trees are cultivated, often attached to a house or public park.
Common Contexts
'정원' is commonly used when talking about home gardens, public parks, or decorative outdoor spaces. It can describe both small private gardens and large, landscaped areas.
Collocations and Patterns
- 정원을 가꾸다: to cultivate or tend a garden; used when talking about gardening activities.
- 정원이 있다/없다: to have or not have a garden; common when describing a house.
- 정원 산책: garden walk; referring to walking through a garden.
Register and Nuance
'정원' is a neutral noun used in both formal and informal contexts. It is a common word in everyday conversation and writing.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse '정원' (garden) with '인원' (number of people). Remember that '정원' relates to plants and outdoor spaces, not people.