English–Korean

“government” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationcheongbu

Example

정부가 시민들에게 보조금을 지급했다.cheong bu ga si min deu re ge po jo geu meul chi geu paet tta

The government provided subsidies to citizens.

Illustration for 정부 (government)

How to say “government” in Korean

“Government” in Korean is 정부 (cheongbu).

The official body that turns national decisions into public policies, administration, and services.

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

Example sentences with 정부

정부의 개입으로 물가가 안정되었다。cheong bu ui kae i beu ro mul ga ga an jeong doe eot tta

Government intervention stabilized prices.

Tips for using 정부

  • The word refers to an institution rather than only the politicians leading it, which helps distinguish public administration from a political party.

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