English–Korean

“mountain” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

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Example

주말에 산에 갈래요?chu ma re sa ne kal lae yo

Would you like to go to the mountains this weekend?

Illustration for 산 (mountain)

How to say “mountain” in Korean

“Mountain” in Korean is 산 (san).

High land rising above the surrounding area, where people climb or enjoy a view.

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

Example sentences with 산

사진 속 산이 정말 아름다워요.sa jin sok sa ni cheong mal a reum da wo yo

The mountain in the picture is very beautiful.

Tips for using 산

  • The word names the landform, not the activity, so context shows whether a trip involves hiking, sightseeing, or another reason for going there.

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