Korean Dictionary
How to say "Width" in Korean
“Width” in Korean is 너비 (pronounced "Neobi").
너비
Neobi
Usage & Context
Neobi is the Korean word for width. Width is an important measurement in Korean design and architecture. It represents horizontal extent.
Example Sentence
너비가 충분해요.
The width is sufficient.
How to use 너비 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Width” is 너비, romanized as Neobi.
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 너비.
Pronunciation Guide
Pronounce '너비' as "Nuh-bee." 'Nuh' sounds like 'nuh' in 'nut'. 'Bee' sounds like 'bee' in 'bee'. The stress is fairly even across syllables.
More Example Sentences
Describing challenging road conditions due to limited space.
이 도로의 너비는 좁아서 운전하기 힘들어요.
The width of this road is narrow, making it hard to drive.
Assessing the practicality of a piece of furniture.
책상의 너비가 충분해서 노트북과 책을 놓을 수 있어요.
The desk's width is sufficient to place a laptop and books.
Describing a natural feature suitable for navigation.
강의 너비가 넓어서 배가 지나다니기 좋아요.
The river's width is wide, making it good for boats to pass.
Cultural Context
너비 (neobi) is the standard term for width, used for measuring objects, spaces, or distances horizontally. It's a practical term you'd encounter in daily life, from buying furniture to discussing road construction or even the dimensions of a screen. While '폭 (pok)' is often used interchangeably, '너비' tends to be slightly more common in general descriptive contexts.
Editorial note
We review entries like 너비 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
너비가 넓다
to be wide
너비가 좁다
to be narrow
너비를 재다
to measure the width
Related Expressions
폭
pok
width, breadth (often interchangeable with 너비)
길이
giri
length (the opposite dimension)
높이
nopi
height (another dimension)
두께
tukke
thickness (the third dimension, depth)
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