English–Korean

“earth” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationchigu

Example

지구는 둥글다.chi gu neun tung geul da

The Earth is round.

Illustration for 지구 (earth)

How to say “earth” in Korean

“Earth” in Korean is 지구 (chigu).

The blue and green sphere in space that serves as humanity's home.

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

Example sentences with 지구

지구 온난화 때문에 해수면이 오른다.chi gu on nan hwa ttae mu ne hae su myeo ni o reun da

Global warming is causing the sea level to rise.

Tips for using 지구

  • Science lessons use this word for the planet itself, while English world often focuses more on people, places, and shared human life.

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