English–Korean

“city” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtosi

Example

이 도시에는 공원이 많아요.i to si e neun kong wo ni ma na yo

There are many parks in this city.

Illustration for 도시 (city)

How to say “city” in Korean

“City” in Korean is 도시 (tosi).

A built-up center where many people live and where shops, transport, culture, and public services come together.

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

Example sentences with 도시

도시 생활이 편리하지만 물가는 비싸요.to si saeng hwa ri pyeol li ha ji man mul ga neun pi ssa yo

City life is convenient, but the cost of living is high.

Tips for using 도시

  • English speakers may picture a city as a legal boundary, but this word can also cover the wider built-up urban area around that center.

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