Korean

Meaning: side; next to
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

Please sit next to me.
그림 옆에는 작가가 직접 쓴 찬이 적혀 있었다.
Beside the painting was an inscription of praise written by the artist himself.
그는 커다란 대문 대신 옆에 있는 작은 소문을 통해 정원으로 들어갔다.
He entered the garden through a small side gate instead of the large main gate.
차가 오니 옆으로 비켜.
A car is coming, so move to the side.
차가 내 옆을 쌩 하고 지나갔다.
A car whizzed past me.
고양이가 내 옆을 쓱 지나갔다.
The cat quickly passed by my side.
추운 날씨에 불 옆으로 바싹 다가앉았다.
On the cold day, I sat up close to the fire.
맑은 냇물이 마을 옆을 흐른다.
Clear stream water flows beside the village.
무서운 영화를 보다가 동생은 내 옆으로 바싹 다가앉았다.
Watching a scary movie, my younger sibling sat closer to me.

Usage Notes

Refers to the left or right side of an object or person, or a location near something.

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