Korean word

국립

Pronunciation

Romanizationkungnip

Meaning

  • determinernational

Example

그는 국립 대학에서 경제학을 공부해요.keu neun kung nip tae ha ge seo kyeong je ha geul kong bu hae yo

He studies economics at a national university.

Illustration for 국립 (national)

More examples

그는 국립 박물관을 방문했어요.keu neun kung nip pang mul gwa neul pang mun hae sseo yo

He visited a national museum.

Core concept

A public institution carries the stamp of the nation because the state creates or supports it.

Common phrases

  • 국립 대학kung nip tae hak

    national university

  • 국립 공원kung nip kong won

    national park

  • 국립 박물관kung nip pang mul gwan

    national museum

Similar words

공립kongnip: A modifier for an institution established and managed by a local government or public body.
사립sarip: A modifier for an institution founded and run by private individuals or groups.

Definition in Korean

국가가 설립하거나 지원하여 공적 성격을 가진 기관·시설을 가리키는 말로, 명사 앞에서 그 성격을 한정한다.kuk kka ga seol li pa geo na chi won ha yeo kong jeok seong gyeo geul ka jin ki gwan si seo reul ka ri ki neun mal lo myeong sa a pe seo keu seong gyeo geul han jeong han da

Word origin

The word developed from Sino-Korean elements for nation and establishment, so its meaning centers on state-founded institutions.

Usage tips

  • English speakers may hear national as a broad adjective, but this word usually identifies an institution's government status rather than its size or importance.

Opposites

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