English–Korean

“southeast asia” in Korean

Korean

Pronunciation

Romanizationtongnama

Example

동남아 음식이 정말 맛있어요.tong na ma eum si gi cheong mal ma si sseo yo

Southeast Asian food is really delicious.

Illustration for 동남아 (southeast asia)

How to say “southeast asia” in Korean

“Southeast asia” in Korean is 동남아 (tongnama).

A connected part of Asia stretching across mainland and island countries in a generally warm climate.

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

Example sentences with 동남아

동남아 여행을 계획하고 있어요.tong na ma yeo haeng eul kye hoe ka go i sseo yo

I am planning a trip to Southeast Asia.

Tips for using 동남아

  • In conversation, this shorter form is common in topics such as food, travel, and weather, while the full regional name sounds more formal.

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