Korean word

뉴욕

Pronunciation

Romanizationnyuyok

Meaning

  • nounNew York

Example

나는 뉴욕에 가고 싶어요.na neun nyu yo ge ka go si peo yo

I want to go to New York.

Illustration for 뉴욕 (New York)

More examples

지난여름에 뉴욕을 여행했어요.chi na nyeo reu me nyu yo geul yeo haeng hae sseo yo

I traveled to New York last summer.

Common phrases

  • 뉴욕에 가다nyu yo ge ka da

    go to New York

  • 뉴욕에서 살다nyu yo ge seo sal da

    live in New York

  • 뉴욕행 비행기nyu yo kaeng pi haeng gi

    flight to New York

Similar words

맨해튼maenhaeteun: A central urban district filled with famous sights, offices, and busy streets.
브루클린peurukeullin: A city borough known for local shops, cafes, and a relaxed residential feel.

Definition in Korean

미국의 대표적인 대도시로서 항구와 다양한 문화가 공존하며 맨해튼을 중심으로 국제적 활동이 집중된 곳이다.mi gu gui tae pyo jeo gin tae do si ro seo hang gu wa ta yang han mun hwa ga kong jon ha myeo maen hae teu neul chung si meu ro kuk jje jeok hwal dong i chip jjung doen ko si da

Word origin

Borrowed from the English place name New York, which combines new with York, an English city name.

Usage tips

  • When English speakers say New York, the surrounding context can show whether they mean the state or the city.

Other meanings

  • New York Citynoun

Related words

  • 뉴요커nyuyokeoNew Yorkernoun
  • 뉴욕시nyuyokssiNew York Citynoun
  • 뉴욕주nyuyokjjuNew York Statenoun

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