Dictionary — Entry No. 1104
위
wi-top · noun
위
wi-top
[wee]
nounbeginner
Meaning
Above, top, or upward direction. One of the most fundamental direction words in Korean, referring to physical location or figurative superiority.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Constantly used in K-dramas during action scenes and relationship discussions. TWICE members use 위 when discussing their goals and aspirations. In Squid Game, characters reference 위 when discussing social hierarchy and position.
Example Sentences
그 책은 선반 위에 있어요
Geu chaeg-eun seonban wi-e iss-uh-yo
That book is on top of the shelf — location description
하늘 위에 별이 있어요
Ha-neul wi-e byeol-i iss-uh-yo
There are stars above in the sky — poetic spatial reference
저 산 위로 올라가고 싶어요
Jeo san wi-ro olla-ga-go sip-uh-yo
I want to climb up that mountain — expressing aspiration
⚠️ Don’t use wi-top when…
위 and 위에 have different uses—위 is the noun form and 위에 is the locative form used with verbs. Don’t confuse 위 (above) with 위대한 (great).
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Squid Game — characters discuss hierarchy and position using directional language.
- K-Pop: TWICE — ‘Fancy’ lyrics about aspiring to higher positions and confidence.
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