Korean Dictionary
How to say "Garden" in Korean
“Garden” in Korean is 정원 (pronounced "Jeongwon").
정원
Jeongwon
Usage & Context
Gardens are less common in Korean urban homes due to limited space, but rooftop gardens and private house gardens are cherished leisure spaces.
Example Sentence
정원에서 꽃과 채소를 가꿔요.
I tend flowers and vegetables in the garden.
How to use 정원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Garden” is 정원, romanized as Jeongwon.
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 정원.
Pronunciation Guide
정 (jeong) sounds like 'jung' in 'jungle', but with a slightly softer 'j' and a nasal 'ng' at the end. The 'eo' vowel is like the 'o' in 'song'. 원 (won) is pronounced exactly like 'won' in 'won a prize'.
More Example Sentences
Describing a visit to a grandparent's house.
할머니 댁 정원에는 예쁜 꽃들이 가득해요.
Grandma's garden is full of beautiful flowers.
Sharing a personal project.
아파트 옥상에 작은 정원을 만들었어요.
I made a small garden on the apartment rooftop.
Making weekend plans.
주말에 정원에서 바비큐 파티를 할 거예요.
We're going to have a barbecue party in the garden this weekend.
Cultural Context
While traditional Korean houses (한옥, hanok) often feature beautiful courtyards and gardens, modern urban living in apartments means private gardens are less common. However, rooftop gardens (옥상 정원) and community gardens are growing in popularity, offering a green escape. Many cafes and restaurants also boast charming 'garden cafes' (정원 카페) for a relaxing ambiance, especially popular for dates or quiet afternoons.
Editorial note
We review entries like 정원 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
정원 가꾸기
Gardening
정원 관리
Garden maintenance
정원 딸린 집
House with a garden
Related Expressions
화단
hwadan
Flower bed
텃밭
teotbat
Vegetable garden
공원
gongwon
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뜰
tteul
Yard, courtyard
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