English–Korean

“citizen” in Korean

Korean

Also시민 (simin)

Pronunciation

Romanizationkungmin

Example

저는 한국 국민입니다.cheo neun han guk kung mi nim ni da

I am a Korean citizen.

Illustration for 국민 (citizen)

How to say “citizen” in Korean

“Citizen” in Korean is 국민 (kungmin).

The recognized members of a nation, viewed individually or as the public belonging to it.

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

Example sentences with 국민

최근 정부는 국민의 의견을 듣고 있다.choe geun cheong bu neun kung mi nui ui gyeo neul teut kko it tta

The government has recently been listening to its citizens' opinions.

Tips for using 국민

  • For TOPIK, connect this word with formal topics such as laws, elections, and public policy, where its official register is especially common.

Other Korean words for “citizen”

시민들이 공원에서 모였다.si min deu ri kong wo ne seo mo yeot tta

Citizens gathered in the park.

“citizen” in other languages