korea
word
/ˈkɹiə/, /ˌkɔˈɹiə/, /kɝˈɹiə/
kuh-REE-uh, kaw-REE-uh
/ˈkɹiə/, /ˌkɔˈɹiə/, /kəˈɹiə/
kuh-REE-uh, kaw-REE-uh
Definition
Korea is the name used for the Korean peninsula in East Asia, and in everyday use it often refers to either South Korea or, less commonly, North Korea depending on context.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Korea'. In many contexts, people mean South Korea, but this can be unclear, so 'South Korea' or 'North Korea' is often better. Common phrases include 'Korean food', 'Korean culture', and 'the Korean peninsula'.
Spanish: CoreaPortuguese (BR): CoreiaPortuguese (PT): CoreiaChinese (Simplified): 韩国 - 朝鲜半岛Chinese (Traditional): 韓國 - 朝鮮半島Hindi: कोरियाArabic: كورياBengali: কোরিয়াRussian: КореяJapanese: 韓国Vietnamese: Hàn QuốcKorean: 한국Turkish: KoreUrdu: کوریاIndonesian: Korea
Example Sentences
I’ve been really into Korean dramas lately, so now Korea feels more familiar to me.
natural
My friend is from Korea.
basic
She wants to visit Korea next year.
basic
Korea is in East Asia.
basic
When people say they’re going to Korea, they usually mean South Korea.
natural
We tried a new restaurant downtown, and the owner is from Korea.
natural