Korean Dictionary
How to say "Blueprint" in Korean
“Blueprint” in Korean is 설계도 (pronounced "Seolgyedo").
설계도
Seolgyedo
Usage & Context
Detailed technical drawing of a building design. Shows all specifications and measurements.
Example Sentence
건축가가 설계도를 그렸어요.
The architect drew the blueprint.
How to use 설계도 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Blueprint” is 설계도, romanized as Seolgyedo.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 설계도.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'suhl-gyeh-doh' — 'seol' rhymes with 'full' but with a short 'u', 'gye' sounds like 'gyeh' (one quick syllable), and 'do' rhymes with 'doe.' Keep all three syllables crisp and evenly paced.
More Example Sentences
describing a completed construction project
설계도를 보고 집을 지었어요.
We built the house by following the blueprint.
asking a real estate agent before signing a lease
이 아파트 설계도 좀 보여 주실 수 있어요?
Could you show me the blueprint of this apartment?
pointing out an error during a construction site meeting
설계도에 치수가 잘못 표기되어 있어요.
The dimensions are incorrectly marked on the blueprint.
Cultural Context
In Korea, 설계도 shows up not just in architecture but as a metaphor for any carefully laid-out plan — business leaders often talk about a '사업 설계도' (business blueprint) or '인생 설계도' (blueprint for life). Because Korea's construction industry is heavily regulated, officially stamped 설계도 must be submitted to the local gu/district office before any new building can break ground. In casual speech, younger Koreans sometimes borrow the English loanword '블루프린트,' but 설계도 remains the default in professional and everyday contexts.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
설계도를 그리다.
To draw a blueprint.
설계도대로 시공하다.
To construct according to the blueprint.
설계도 수정이 필요해요.
The blueprint needs to be revised.
Related Expressions
도면
do-myeon
technical drawing / plan
설계
seol-gye
design / planning
건축가
geon-chuk-ga
architect
청사진
cheong-sa-jin
blueprint (also used figuratively for a grand vision)
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