English–Korean
“ruins” in Korean
Korean
Pronunciation
Romanizationyujeok
Example
그 지역에는 오래된 유적이 많이 남아 있다.keu chi yeo ge neun o rae doen yu jeo gi ma ni na ma it tta
Many old ruins remain in the area.
How to say “ruins” in Korean
“Ruins” in Korean is 유적 (yujeok).
A surviving trace of past human activity, seen in old buildings, structures, or their remains.
Example sentences with 유적
시에서는 오래된 유적의 보존 작업을 시작했다.si e seo neun o rae doen yu jeo gui po jon cha geo beul si ja kaet tta
The city started work to preserve old ruins.
Tips for using 유적
- English learners may picture a completely collapsed place, but this Korean noun stays neutral about condition and can describe remains that are still largely intact.