Korean word

안동

Pronunciation

Romanizationandong

Meaning

  • nounAndong

Example

부모님이 안동으로 이사하셨어요.pu mo ni mi an dong eu ro i sa ha syeo sseo yo

My parents moved to Andong.

Illustration for 안동 (Andong)

More examples

이번 주말에 안동에 갈 거예요.i beon chu ma re an dong e kal kkeo ye yo

I plan to go to Andong this weekend.

Common phrases

  • 안동시an dong si

    Andong City

  • 안동역an dong yeok

    Andong Station

  • 안동소주an dong so ju

    Andong soju

Similar words

서울seoul: The capital city of South Korea and its leading political, economic, and cultural center.
부산pusan: A large city in southeastern South Korea known for its port and shipping activity.
인천incheon: A large city in the Seoul metropolitan area that connects air, sea, and land travel.
대구taegu: A major inland city in South Korea with active business and transportation networks.

Definition in Korean

경상북도에 속하는 행정상 한 도시의 이름이다.kyeong sang buk tto e so ka neun haeng jeong sang han to si ui i reu mi da

Word origin

The name Andong is traditionally linked to written characters meaning peace and east, although its historical origin is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English uses to for movement to Andong and in for residence there, while Korean marks the same contrast with different particles.

Related words

  • 안동시andongsiAndong Citynoun
  • 안동댐andongdaemAndong Damnoun

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