Korean Dictionary
How to say "Layer" in Korean
“Layer” in Korean is 층을 이루다 (pronounced "cheung-eul iruda").
층을 이루다
cheung-eul iruda
Usage & Context
Arranging ingredients in alternating layers. Creates visual appeal and ensures even cooking. Used for casseroles and lasagna-style dishes.
Example Sentence
재료를 층을 이루어 놓아요.
I layer ingredients.
How to use 층을 이루다 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Layer” is 층을 이루다, romanized as cheung-eul iruda.
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 층을 이루다.
Pronunciation Guide
층 (cheung) sounds like 'chuhng' with a soft 'ng' at the end. 을 (eul) is a particle, like the 'ul' in 'pudding' but with the tongue higher. 이 (i) sounds like 'ee' in 'see'. 루 (ru) sounds like 'roo' in 'rooster'. 다 (da) sounds like 'dah' in 'dah-ling'. Together: 'Cheung-eul ee-roo-dah'.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
층을 이뤄요
cheung-eul irwoyo
This is the standard polite form, commonly used in polite speech.
Casual (반말)
층을 이뤄
cheung-eul irwo
This is the informal form, used with close acquaintances.
More Example Sentences
Describing the process of baking a multi-layered cake.
케이크 시트를 층을 이루어 쌓았어요.
I stacked the cake layers.
Discussing geological formations or earth science.
지층은 여러 층을 이루고 있다.
The strata consist of several layers.
Talking about social structure or hierarchy.
이 사회는 다양한 계층으로 층을 이루고 있어요.
This society is composed of various social strata.
Cultural Context
While '층을 이루다' literally means 'to form layers,' its usage extends beyond just physical objects like food or geological formations. It can also be used figuratively to describe social structures or different levels within an organization. It's a more formal or descriptive phrase than a casual everyday expression, often found in more structured contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 층을 이루다 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
케이크를 층을 이루다
to layer a cake
지층을 이루다
to form geological strata
여러 층을 이루다
to form multiple layers
Related Expressions
겹겹이 쌓다
gyeopgyeobi ssata
to stack in layers
층층이
cheungcheung-i
layer by layer (adverb)
쌓다
ssata
to stack, pile up
분리하다
bunrihada
to separate (antonym in a sense of breaking layers)
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