This is the 2484th most frequent Korean word.
동네
"동네" means "neighborhood" in English.
This sentence uses '동네' to refer to a specific residential area where someone grew up.
나는 조용하고 아늑한 동네에서 자랐어요.
I grew up in a quiet and cozy neighborhood.
In this context, '동네' refers to an area that has notable features, emphasizing local amenities.
이 동네에는 맛있는 음식점이 많아요.
There are many delicious restaurants in this neighborhood.
Here, '동네' implies a social connection between people residing in the same area.