English–Korean

“big city” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaedosi

Example

나는 대도시에 살고 싶다.na neun tae do si e sal go sip tta

I want to live in a big city.

Illustration for 대도시 (big city)

How to say “big city” in Korean

“Big city” in Korean is 대도시 (taedosi).

A populous city where business and culture gather, making it an important hub for the region around it.

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

Example sentences with 대도시

대도시 중심가는 밤에도 불빛이 많다.tae do si chung sim ga neun pa me do pul bi chi man ta

The downtown area of a big city has many lights even at night.

Tips for using 대도시

  • This word is useful when describing regional growth because it points to more than population and includes the concentration of services and activities.

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