English–Korean

“continent” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaeryuk

Example

아시아는 세계에서 가장 큰 대륙이다.a si a neun se gye e seo ka jang keun tae ryu gi da

Asia is the largest continent in the world.

Illustration for 대륙 (continent)

How to say “continent” in Korean

“Continent” in Korean is 대륙 (taeryuk).

A major continuous area of land surrounded or divided from others by oceans.

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

Example sentences with 대륙

아메리카 대륙은 북아메리카와 남아메리카로 나뉜다.a me ri ka tae ryu geun pu ga me ri ka wa na ma me ri ka ro na nwin da

The Americas are divided into North America and South America.

Tips for using 대륙

  • On maps and in geography lessons, this word helps distinguish broad land regions from the countries located within them.

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