Synonyms for

Korean

Verb / ˌkɔ:ˈri:ʌn / / ˈkri:ʌn / / kɜ:ˈri:ʌn / Another word for korean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characteristic of Korea, its people, or their language.

Synonyms & similar words

korean Koreanic Koryo-saram Choson Corean

Common collocations

  • Korean War
  • Korean peninsula
  • Korean culture
  • Korean language
  • Korean food
  • North Korean
  • South Korean

Word family

adjective Korean

Usage note

Korean refers to anything related to Korea, its people, or its language. It is primarily used as an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. My friend is Korean and speaks both Korean and English.
  2. I learned how to make Korean BBQ from my Korean neighbor.
  3. The Korean War was fought from 1950 to 1953.
  4. Korean pop music, also known as K-pop, is very popular around the world.
  5. I love watching Korean dramas on Netflix.

Quotes

  • Korean food is amazing! - Gordon Ramsay
  • I'm half-Korean, half-Caucasian. - Steven Yeun
  • Korean culture is fascinating and rich. - Sandra Oh

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