Korean word

덕수궁

Pronunciation

Romanizationteokssugung

Meaning

nounDeoksugung Palace

Example

이번 주말에 덕수궁에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re teok ssu gung e kal kkeo ye yo

I will go to Deoksugung Palace this weekend.

Illustration for 덕수궁 (Deoksugung Palace)

More examples

주중에는 덕수궁에 사람이 적어요.chu jung e neun teok ssu gung e sa ra mi cheo geo yo

Deoksugung Palace is not very crowded on weekdays.

Common phrases

덕수궁에 가다teok ssu gung e ka da
go to Deoksugung Palace
덕수궁을 방문하다teok ssu gung eul pang mun ha da
visit Deoksugung Palace
덕수궁에서 사진을 찍다teok ssu gung e seo sa ji neul jjik tta
take photos at Deoksugung Palace

Similar words

경복궁kyeongbokkkung: A major Joseon-era royal palace that served as the king's center for official work and state events.
창덕궁changdeokkkung: A historic royal palace known for its preserved buildings and traditional garden.
왕궁wanggung: A palace connected with a king or royal family.

Definition in Korean

서울 도심에 남아 있는 옛 왕궁 이름으로, 시민과 관광객이 찾는 역사·문화 공간seo ul to si me na ma in neun yet wang gung i reu meu ro si min gwa kwan gwang gae gi chan neun yeok ssa mun hwa kong gan

Word origin

The name combines Sino-Korean elements for virtue, long life, and palace, reflecting the site's royal history.

Usage tips

The Korean name 덕수궁 (deokssugung, "Deoksugung Palace") is useful to recognize when reading information about Seoul's historic sites.