Korean Dictionary
How to say "Flat" in Korean
“Flat” in Korean is 평평한 (pronounced "Pyeongpyeonghan").
평평한
Pyeongpyeonghan
Usage & Context
Pyeongpyeonghan is the Korean word for flat. Flatness is used in Korean design to create simplicity and minimalism. It represents clarity and directness.
Example Sentence
평평한 표면이 깔끔해요.
The flat surface is clean.
How to use 평평한 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Flat” is 평평한, romanized as Pyeongpyeonghan.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
평 (Pyeong) sounds like 'pyeong' in 'Pyeongchang'. 평 (pyeong) is the same. 한 (han) sounds like 'han' in 'hand'. The 'eo' vowel is similar to the 'o' in 'song', but with slightly more rounded lips. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Arranging furniture or objects.
이 테이블은 평평해서 뭘 놓기 좋아요.
This table is flat, so it's good for putting things on.
Describing a landscape after a hike.
산 정상은 생각보다 평평했어요.
The mountain top was flatter than I thought.
Discussing art techniques or comfort.
그림을 그릴 때 평평한 면에 대고 그리는 게 편해요.
When drawing, it's comfortable to draw on a flat surface.
Cultural Context
Flatness (평평함) is a common aesthetic in both traditional and modern Korean design, often associated with simplicity and minimalism. You can see it in the clean lines of hanok (traditional Korean houses) floors or the sleek, uncluttered designs of modern Korean cafes and K-pop stage sets. It often conveys a sense of calm and order.
Editorial note
We review entries like 평평한 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
평평하게 만들다
to make flat
평평한 바닥
flat floor/ground
평평한 길
flat road/path
Related Expressions
납작한
napjakhan
flat (often implying squashed or thin)
울퉁불퉁한
ultungbultunghan
bumpy, uneven (antonym)
매끄러운
maekkeureoun
smooth
수평
supyeong
horizontal, level
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