Korean word

부산

Pronunciation

Romanizationpusan

Meaning

  • nounBusan

Example

저는 부산에서 살아요.cheo neun pu sa ne seo sa ra yo

I live in Busan.

Illustration for 부산 (Busan)

More examples

부산에 가 보고 싶어요.pu sa ne ka po go si peo yo

I would like to try going to Busan.

Common phrases

  • 부산역pu sa nyeok

    Busan Station

  • 부산항pu san hang

    Busan Port

  • 부산공항pu san gong hang

    Busan Airport

  • 부산에 가다pu sa ne ka da

    go to Busan

Similar words

도시tosi: A built-up place where many people live alongside shops, roads, and public services.
항구hanggu: A coastal place where ships can enter, dock, and depart safely.
지역chiyeok: A defined part of a larger place, recognized by its location or shared features.

Definition in Korean

부산은 대한민국 남동쪽에 있는 큰 항구 도시로, 많은 배와 해운 활동이 이루어지는 곳이다.pu sa neun tae han min guk nam dong jjo ge in neun keun hang gu to si ro ma neun pae wa hae un hwal dong i i ru eo ji neun ko si da

Word origin

The exact origin of Busan is uncertain, but remembering it as the name of South Korea's major southeastern port city gives the word a useful anchor.

Usage tips

  • When talking about Busan, Korean marks being there differently from going there, so this city name helps learners describe where they live, visit, or travel with greater accuracy.

Related words

  • 부산시pusansiBusan Citynoun
  • 부산광역시pusangwangyeokssiBusan Metropolitan Citynoun
  • 부산행pusanhaengBusan-boundnoun

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