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Korean

Pronunciation: [kɔːˈriːən]

Word

Context: "nationality"

(adjective) relating to Korea, which is a country in East Asia. If something is Korean, it comes from Korea or is connected to Korean people or culture.

Example

I love Korean food like kimchi and bulgogi.

Example

The restaurant did not have any Korean dishes on the menu.

Example

Have you tried any Korean dishes before?

Context: "language"

(noun) the language spoken by people in Korea. If someone speaks Korean, they can communicate in that language, which has its own letters and sounds.

Example

She is learning Korean to visit South Korea next summer.

Example

He doesn't speak Korean, so he found it hard to understand the signs.

Example

Can you help me practice my Korean?

Context: "ethnicity"

(noun) a person from Korea or someone whose family comes from Korea. If someone is Korean, they may have special traditions, food, and history connected to Korea.

Example

My friend is Korean and shares a lot about her culture with me.

Example

He is not Korean; he is from Japan.

Example

What do you know about Korean culture?

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