west vs south in Korean

서쪽vs남쪽

west

서쪽west

West is the direction where the sun goes down in the evening. In Korean, 서쪽 means "west." You use it to talk about where something is or which way someone is going.

When to use west
south

남쪽south

The word 남쪽 means "south," one of the four main directions. You use it to talk about a place that is lower on a map or in the direction of the south. It is common when speaking about locations, travel, weather, and nature.

When to use south

How they differ

west (서쪽) and south (남쪽) are nearby Korean vocabulary items learners often meet together. Use “west” when West is the direction where the sun goes down in the evening. In Korean, 서쪽 means "west." You use it to talk about where something is or… Use “south” when The word 남쪽 means "south," one of the four main directions. You use it to talk about a place that is lower on a map or in the direction o…