German word

koreanisch

Pronunciation

IPA/koʁeˈaːnɪʃ/

Meaning

  • adjectiveKorean

Example

Das ist ein koreanisches Restaurant.

That is a Korean restaurant.

Illustration for koreanisch (Korean)

More examples

Viele Jugendliche hören koreanische Popmusik.

Many young people listen to Korean pop music.

Core concept

A link to Korean life, speech, traditions, or origins, whether in a person, place, product, or idea.

Common phrases

  • koreanische Küche

    Korean cuisine

  • koreanische Popmusik

    Korean pop music

  • koreanische Fernsehserie

    Korean television series

Similar words

südkoreanisch: Relating specifically to South Korea, its people, culture, or institutions.
nordkoreanisch: Relating specifically to North Korea, its people, culture, or institutions.
koreanischsprachig: Involving people or settings that use the Korean language.
koreanischstämmig: Relating to people or families with roots in Korea.

Definition in German

koreanisch bezeichnet etwas, das aus Korea kommt oder mit der koreanischen Sprache, Kultur oder Herkunft zu tun hat

Word origin

The adjective koreanisch is formed from Korea with the productive German suffix -isch, and the name Korea comes from Goryeo, a medieval Korean dynasty.

Usage tips

  • Koreanisch can cover both North and South Korea, whereas südkoreanisch and nordkoreanisch specify the modern state concerned.

Other meanings

  • Korean-styleadjective
  • Korean-languageadjective

Opposites

Related words

  • KoreanischkursKorean language coursenoun
  • KoreanischkenntnisseKorean language skillsnoun
  • koreanischsprachigKorean-speakingadjective

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