English–Korean

“korean” in Korean

Korean

Also국어 (kugeo) · 우리말 (urimal) · 한국말 (hangungmal) · 한국인 (hangugin)

Pronunciation

Romanizationhangugeo

Example

저는 한국어를 배우고 있어요.cheo neun han gu geo reul pae u go i sseo yo

I am learning Korean.

Illustration for 한국어 (korean)

How to say “korean” in Korean

“Korean” in Korean is 한국어 (hangugeo).

The language and writing system used in everyday life by Korean people in and around Korea.

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

Example sentences with 한국어

그는 한국어를 유창하게 말한다.keu neun han gu geo reul yu chang ha ge mal han da

He speaks Korean fluently.

Tips for using 한국어

  • English uses Korean for people, the language, and things from Korea, but the Korean noun refers specifically to the language.

Other Korean words for “korean”

오늘 국어 시험이 있어요.o neul ku geo si heo mi i sseo yo

I have a Korean test today.

나는 우리말을 더 잘하고 싶다.na neun u ri ma reul teo chal ha go sip tta

I want to speak Korean better.

한국말로 말해 주세요.han gung mal lo mal hae chu se yo

Please speak in Korean.

저는 한국인이에요.cheo neun han gu gi ni e yo

I'm Korean.

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