English–Korean
“foreign language” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationoegugeo
Example
저는 외국어를 배우고 싶어요.cheo neun oe gu geo reul pae u go si peo yo
I want to learn a foreign language.
How to say “foreign language” in Korean
“Foreign language” in Korean is 외국어 (oegugeo).
A language used by people from another country rather than the learner's own country.
Example sentences with 외국어
그는 외국어로 자기 생각을 표현한다.keu neun oe gu geo ro cha gi saeng ga geul pyo hyeon han da
He expresses his thoughts in a foreign language.
Tips for using 외국어
- Korean uses this broad term when discussing languages as a group, while everyday conversation often names the particular language instead.