Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fence" in Korean
“Fence” in Korean is 울타리 (pronounced "Ultari").
울타리
Ultari
Usage & Context
Barrier enclosing property. Common in residential areas.
Example Sentence
집 주변에 울타리를 설치했어요.
We installed a fence around the house.
How to use 울타리 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fence” is 울타리, romanized as Ultari.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
울타리 (Ultari) has three syllables. 'Ul' sounds like 'ool' in 'cool'. 'Ta' sounds like 'ta' in 'target'. 'Ri' sounds like 'ree' in 'tree'. Put it together: 'ool-ta-ree'.
More Example Sentences
Talking about a home improvement project.
정원에 예쁜 나무 울타리를 만들었어요.
I made a pretty wooden fence in the garden.
Discussing property boundaries with a family member.
옆집과 우리 집 사이에 울타리가 필요해요.
We need a fence between our house and the neighbor's.
Figuratively describing someone who is emotionally distant.
그는 마음속에 높은 울타리를 치고 살아요.
He lives with a high fence around his heart.
Cultural Context
While modern Korean homes often feature various types of fences, traditional 'hanok' (Korean houses) might use low stone walls, bamboo fences, or even carefully maintained hedges as '울타리'. These traditional fences often blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, reflecting a preference for harmony with nature rather than stark divisions. In rural settings, fences are practical for defining agricultural plots or containing livestock, but in urban residential areas, they primarily serve for privacy and security.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
울타리를 치다
To put up a fence
울타리 너머
Over the fence
낮은 울타리
Low fence
Related Expressions
담
Dam
Wall (often a low stone wall)
경계선
Gyeonggyeseon
Boundary line
철조망
Cheoljomang
Barbed wire fence
담장
Damjang
Wall/fence (often more solid/decorative)
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