How to say dam in Korean

Korean: [ daem ]

dam
dam

Meaning

A dam (댐) is a big wall built across a river to stop or control water. People use dams to store water, help prevent floods, and make electricity. You can use this word when talking about nature, travel, or important places near a river.

Example sentences

  1. 저 댐은 정말 큰 거예요.

    That dam is really big.

  2. 비가 와서 댐 물이 많아졌어요.

    It rained, so there's a lot of water at the dam.

  3. 저기 댐에서 사진 찍었어.

    I took a picture near that dam.

  4. 댐 건설 때문에 우리 마을이 바뀌었어요.

    Our village changed because of the dam construction.

  5. 비가 와서 댐 물이 넘쳐흘러.

    It rained so much that water overflowed from the dam.