English–Korean
“compatriot” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationtongpo
Example
해외에 있는 동포들을 만나고 싶다.hae oe e in neun tong po deu reul man na go sip tta
I want to meet compatriots living abroad.
How to say “compatriot” in Korean
“Compatriot” in Korean is 동포 (tongpo).
People connected by a shared national identity or cultural heritage, even when they live in different countries.
Example sentences with 동포
그는 동포를 위해 봉사 활동을 한다.keu neun tong po reul wi hae pong sa hwal dong eul han da
He volunteers to help compatriots.
Tips for using 동포
- Unlike English compatriot, this term can include people connected by cultural heritage who do not currently share citizenship, especially in overseas communities.