Korean word

여왕

Pronunciation

Romanizationyeowang

Meaning

  • nounqueen

Example

국가는 새로운 여왕을 맞이했다.kuk kka neun sae ro un yeo wang eul ma ji haet tta

The country welcomed a new queen.

Illustration for 여왕 (queen)

More examples

그 연극에서 그녀는 여왕 역할을 맡았다.keu yeon geu ge seo keu nyeo neun yeo wang yeo ka reul ma tat tta

In the play, she took on the role of a queen.

Core concept

The female ruler at the top of a country's government.

Common phrases

  • 여왕벌yeo wang beol

    queen bee

  • 여왕 역할yeo wang yeo kal

    role of a queen

Similar words

왕wang: A man who rules a country as its monarch.
왕비wangbi: A king's wife who holds an official royal title.
여왕벌yeowangbeol: The female bee that produces young for a colony.

Definition in Korean

국가를 다스리는 최고 권력의 여성 통치자.kuk kka reul ta seu ri neun choe go kwol lyeo gui yeo seong tong chi ja

Word origin

여 (yeo, "woman") joined with 왕 (wang, "king or ruler") forms the Korean word for a woman who reigns as monarch.

Usage tips

  • This word is used for a reigning queen, so it helps separate the ruler from other women in a royal family.

Related words

  • 여왕님yeowangnimqueennoun

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