This is the 13385th most frequent Korean word.


"Land" or "ground."


Here, 땅 refers to 'ground' or 'soil,' indicating its physical state.

땅이 얼어 있어서 농사를 짓기 어려워요.

The ground is frozen, so farming is difficult.


In this sentence, 땅 signifies 'land,' as in a visible territory.

저기 멀리 땅이 보인다.

I can see land in the distance.


In this case, 땅 means 'ground,' emphasizing the location for activities.

아이들이 땅바닥에서 놀고 있어요.

The children are playing on the ground.