Korean word

고구려

Pronunciation

Romanizationkoguryeo

Meaning

  • nounGoguryeo

Example

고구려의 유적을 사진으로 남겼다.ko gu ryeo ui yu jeo geul sa ji neu ro nam gyeot tta

I photographed the ruins of Goguryeo.

Illustration for 고구려 (Goguryeo)

More examples

수업에서 고구려를 배운다.su eo be seo ko gu ryeo reul pae un da

We learn about Goguryeo in class.

Common phrases

  • 고구려를 배우다ko gu ryeo reul pae u da

    learn about Goguryeo

  • 고구려 역사ko gu ryeo yeok ssa

    history of Goguryeo

Similar words

고려koryeo: A medieval dynasty that built a strong political and cultural tradition on the Korean Peninsula.

Definition in Korean

기원전 37년에 주몽이 세워 한반도 북부와 현재의 중국 동북부 일대에서 번성하여 7세기까지 존속한 고대 국가의 이름이다.ki won jeon 37 nyeo ne chu mong i se wo han ban do puk ppu wa hyeon jae ui chung guk tong buk ppu il dae e seo peon seong ha yeo 7 se gi kka ji chon so kan ko dae kuk kka ui i reu mi da

Word origin

The name comes from an ancient Korean name whose exact origin is uncertain and was later represented with Chinese characters chosen mainly for their sound.

Usage tips

  • Goguryeo and Goryeo refer to different kingdoms, so keeping their names separate prevents major historical timelines from becoming confused.

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