The middle in Korean 🇰🇷

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the middle	가운데

How to say “the middle” in Korean? “가운데”. Here you will learn how to pronounce “가운데” correctly and in the comments below you will be able to get all sorts of advice on the middle in Korean like tips & tricks to remember it, questions, explanations and more.

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Tips to remember "가운데" (gaunde):
• Break it into two parts: “가” and “운데.” Imagine a scenario where you're "going" (가) straight into the heart or “middle” (unde) of something. This mental image can help you recall that 가운데 means the central area.
• Associate it with familiar terms like “center” or “middle” in English. Visualize a balanced object with a clear middle point labeled 가운데.

Explanations:
• 가운데 means "the middle" or "center" and is used to describe the exact center of objects, places, or groups.
• It denotes the spatial core rather than a transitional or average position.

Other words with similar meanings:
• 중앙 (jung-ang): Also means “center” or “midpoint,” often used in more formal or geographical contexts.
• 중간 (jung-gan): Means "in between" or "middle" but usually implies an intermediary state rather than the exact center.
• 중심 (jung-sim): Refers to the "core" or "center," emphasizing importance or centrality.

Alternate or slang meanings:
• In casual contexts, 가운데 can be used metaphorically to refer to being caught in the middle of a situation.
• While not traditionally slang, it might appear in idiomatic expressions where someone is described as “가운데” (in the thick of things) to indicate they're deeply involved in a situation.

Example sentences:
1. 책상 가운데에 꽃병이 있어.
(Chae-gjang gaunde-e kkwongbyeong-i isseo.)
Translation: There is a vase in the middle of the desk.
2. 도시의 가운데는 가장 활기찬 곳이다.
(Doshi-ui gaunde-neun gajang hwal-gichan gos-ida.)
Translation: The center of the city is the most lively place.
3. 회의 중에 나는 항상 의견 가운데 서 지낸다.
(Hoe-ui jung-e na-neun hangsang uigyeon gaunde seo ji-naenda.)
Translation: In meetings, I always find myself caught in the middle of opinions.

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