🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

안뜰

Pronunciation / Transliteration: antdeul

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Areaway/ˈɛr.əˌweɪ/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"안뜰은 주민들이 즐길 수 있는 공간이었습니다."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A sunken area or passageway, typically located at the entrance of a building, often used for ventilation or access to a basement.

    "The areaway provided a much-needed source of light and air to the basement apartment."
  2. 2

    An open space or courtyard adjacent to a building, often used for decorative purposes.

    "The areaway was beautifully landscaped with flowers and benches for residents to enjoy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'areaway' originates from the combination of 'area' and 'way', with 'area' deriving from the Latin 'area', meaning 'open space' or 'place'. The term evolved in the 19th century to describe a space or passageway, particularly in urban architecture.

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