Gangnam
10
6.8
- proper noun
- /ˈɡæŋnɑm/
- You helped me get a new building in Gangnam.
- Gangnam area
Examples
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By the time of our second meeting, Min's mother had visited three English-specialized institutes in the affluent Gangnam area of Seoul.
Academic text (2004) -
The Cheongdam-dong neighborhood of Gangnam is the home of high-end stores and boutiques.
Blog text (6) -
Do you remember where you were when you first heard Gangnam Style?
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You helped me get a new building in Gangnam.
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And indeed, as you predicted, the real estate in Gangnam is responding first.
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As you might have already assumed, Gangnam Style is also the most viewed K-Pop music video on YouTube.
Blog text (15) -
On several occasions, Min's mother contrasted her own neighborhood with the more prosperous Gangnam area (i.e., south of the Han River in Seoul).
Academic text (2004) -
Do you remember where you were when you first heard Gangnam Style?
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We agreed to meet at Exit 3 of Gangnam-gu Office Station, one of Seoul's most affluent and urban areas.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Gangnam is a Korean place name made of gang 'river' and nam 'south', because the district lies south of the river in Seoul. That's why the name refers to a specific, modern part of the city now known for wealth and pop culture.