English–Korean

“abroad” in Korean

Korean

Also해외 (haeoe)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkugoe

Example

그는 국외로 출장을 간다.keu neun ku goe ro chul jang eul kan da

He is going abroad on a business trip.

Illustration for 국외 (abroad)

How to say “abroad” in Korean

“Abroad” in Korean is 국외 (kugoe).

A place or country beyond the borders of one's own country.

Full entry for 국외: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 국외

며칠 동안 국외에서 온 손님을 안내했다.myeo chil tong an ku goe e seo on son ni meul an nae haet tta

I guided a guest from abroad for several days.

Tips for using 국외

  • This word often signals a formal context, such as an official notice or a news report, rather than relaxed conversation.

Other Korean words for “abroad”

친구가 해외로 여행을 갔어요.chin gu ga hae oe ro yeo haeng eul ka sseo yo

My friend went abroad on a trip.

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