Korean word

대도시

Pronunciation

Romanizationtaedosi

Meaning

  • nounbig city

Example

나는 대도시에 살고 싶다.na neun tae do si e sal go sip tta

I want to live in a big city.

Illustration for 대도시 (big city)

More examples

대도시 중심가는 밤에도 불빛이 많다.tae do si chung sim ga neun pa me do pul bi chi man ta

The downtown area of a big city has many lights even at night.

Core concept

A populous city where business and culture gather, making it an important hub for the region around it.

Common phrases

  • 대도시 중심가tae do si chung sim ga

    downtown of a big city

  • 대도시 생활비tae do si saeng hwal bi

    cost of living in a big city

  • 대도시 통근tae do si tong geun

    commuting to a big city

Similar words

도시tosi: A populated urban area where people live, work, travel, shop, and use public services.
도심tosim: The busy heart of a city where offices, stores, and cultural facilities are concentrated.
시내sinae: The main commercial area of a city, known for its shops, crowds, and everyday activities.

Definition in Korean

인구가 많고 상업·문화 시설이 발달해 주변 지역의 중심 역할을 하는 큰 도시.in gu ga man ko sang eop mun hwa si seo ri pal dal hae chu byeon chi yeo gui chung sim yeo ka reul ha neun keun to si

Word origin

The word is formed from Sino-Korean elements meaning large and city, so its focus on urban size and importance is built into its form.

Usage tips

  • This word is useful when describing regional growth because it points to more than population and includes the concentration of services and activities.

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