How do you say "roundabout" in Korean?

로터리

roteori

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "roundabout" is 로터리 (roteori).

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Pronunciation

The romanized form “roteori” divides into rot-eor-i; keep the vowels crisp and clipped, not drawn out.

Writing and usage

로터리 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 로터리에서 우회전했다.

geuneun roteorieseo uhoejeonhaetda.

He turned right at the roundabout.

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How to remember 로터리

“roteori” sounds a bit like cars circling endlessly around a small island, which makes it easy to recall.

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Questions about 로터리

How do you pronounce 로터리?

The romanized form “roteori” divides into rot-eor-i; keep the vowels crisp and clipped, not drawn out.

Is 로터리 formal or casual?

로터리 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 로터리 written in Korean?

로터리 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as roteori.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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