Loading...
changkka
1
noun[C]
the area beside or near a window; a window-side spot
changkka
Pronunciation
Etymology
From 창, ultimately Sino-Korean 窓 meaning “window,” plus native Korean 가 meaning “edge” or “side.”
Examples
고양이가 창가에 앉아 있다.
goyangiga changkkae anja itda
The cat is sitting by the window.
창가로 빛이 들어왔다.
changkkaro bichi deureowatda
Light came in through the window area.
Character Breakdown
창
chang
window
가
ga
side; edge
Collocations
AI Generated
2
noun[C, U]
a song, especially an old-style school song or Western-style song introduced in modern Korea; singing
changga
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 唱歌, meaning “singing a song.”
Examples
아이들은 음악 시간에 창가를 불렀다.
aideureun eumak sigane changgareul bulleotda
The children sang a song during music class.
그 책에는 근대 창가의 가사가 실려 있다.
geu chaegeneun geundae changgaui gasaga sillyeo itda
The book contains the lyrics of modern-era songs.
Character Breakdown
창
chang
to sing
가
ga
song
Collocations
AI Generated
3
noun[C]
a brothel; a house where prostitution takes place
changga
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 娼家, literally “prostitute house.”
Examples
그 소설에는 항구 근처의 창가가 묘사된다.
geu soseoreneun hanggu geuncheoui changgaga myosadoenda
The novel depicts a brothel near the harbor.
Character Breakdown
창
chang
prostitute
가
ga
house; family
Collocations
AI Generated