English–Korean

“namdaemun” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationnamdaemun

Example

서울에 가면 남대문을 꼭 보세요.seo u re ka myeon nam dae mu neul kkok po se yo

If you go to Seoul, be sure to see Namdaemun.

Illustration for 남대문 (namdaemun)

How to say “namdaemun” in Korean

“Namdaemun” in Korean is 남대문 (namdaemun).

A historic southern city gate that also stands for the busy commercial area around it.

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

Example sentences with 남대문

저녁에 남대문 앞에서 야경을 찍었어요.cheo nyeo ge nam dae mun a pe seo ya gyeong eul jji geo sseo yo

In the evening, I took pictures of the night view in front of Namdaemun.

Tips for using 남대문

  • In travel contexts, 남대문 (namdaemun, "Namdaemun") may name either the historic gate or the surrounding area, so nearby place words often clarify the intended location.

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