Korean word

국제

Pronunciation

Romanizationkukjje

Meaning

  • nouninternational

Example

국제 회의가 내일 열립니다.kuk jje hoe ui ga nae il yeol lim ni da

The international conference will be held tomorrow.

Illustration for 국제 (international)

More examples

그는 국제 관계를 전공했어요.keu neun kuk jje kwan gye reul cheon gong hae sseo yo

He majored in international relations.

Core concept

A connection or activity that crosses national borders and involves more than one country.

Common phrases

  • 국제 회의kuk jje hoe ui

    international conference

  • 국제 관계kuk jje kwan gye

    international relations

  • 국제 사회kuk jje sa hoe

    international community

Similar words

외국oeguk: A country beyond the borders of one's home country.
다른 나라tareun nara: A separate country considered from the standpoint of one's own country.

Definition in Korean

국제는 서로 다른 국가들 사이의 관계나 활동을 뜻하는 명사.kuk jje neun seo ro ta reun kuk kka deul sa i ui kwan gye na hwal dong eul tteu ta neun myeong sa

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines roots meaning country and boundary, giving the idea of contact across national borders.

Usage tips

  • Korean often uses this word in news, government, and other formal settings, so it is especially useful for understanding public information.

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