Korean Dictionary
How to say "Oval" in Korean
“Oval” in Korean is 타원 (pronounced "Taweon").
타원
Taweon
Usage & Context
Taweon is the Korean word for oval. Ovals are used in Korean design to create soft, flowing shapes. They represent elegance and grace.
Example Sentence
타원 모양의 거울이 있어요.
There is an oval mirror.
How to use 타원 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Oval” is 타원, romanized as Taweon.
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 타원.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce "Ta-weon" as two syllables. "Ta" sounds like "tah" in "taco." "Weon" is like "won" in "won a prize," but with a slightly softer 'w' sound, almost like "uh-won."
More Example Sentences
Discussing interior design choices for a home.
타원형 테이블이 거실에 잘 어울려요.
An oval table fits well in the living room.
Admiring a piece of pottery at a craft fair.
이 타원 모양 접시는 도자기 공예품이에요.
This oval-shaped plate is a ceramic craft.
Reporting on a space mission.
타원 궤도를 도는 인공위성을 발사했어요.
They launched a satellite orbiting in an elliptical (oval) path.
Cultural Context
Oval shapes, or 타원형 (tawonhyeong), are often seen in traditional Korean pottery and modern minimalist design, conveying a sense of calm, elegance, and natural flow. They are less about sharp symbolism and more about aesthetic harmony and softness, often used to create a welcoming and gentle atmosphere in spaces or objects.
Editorial note
We review entries like 타원 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
타원형 얼굴
oval face (a beauty standard)
타원형 거울
oval mirror
타원 궤도
elliptical orbit
Related Expressions
원
won
circle
사각형
sagakhyeong
rectangle/square
삼각형
samgakhyeong
triangle
곡선
gokseon
curved line
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