English–Korean

“foreign country” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationoeguk

Example

저는 외국에 갔어요.cheo neun oe gu ge ka sseo yo

I went to a foreign country.

Illustration for 외국 (foreign country)

How to say “foreign country” in Korean

“Foreign country” in Korean is 외국 (oeguk).

A country located beyond the borders of one's own country.

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

Example sentences with 외국

외국 사람들과 이야기하는 게 재미있어요.oe guk sa ram deul gwa i ya gi ha neun ke chae mi i sseo yo

Talking with people from other countries is fun.

Tips for using 외국

  • English often uses abroad for being in another country, while this word works as a noun for the country itself.

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