Korean learner dictionary
고국 meaning and pronunciation
goguk · homeland; native country
NIKL-backed definitions, English glosses, pronunciation, examples, and learner-level context.
Dictionary entry
NIKL target code 28060Part of speech: 명사Pronunciation: 고ː국, 고ː구기, 고ː국또, 고ː궁만Level: Intermediate · NIKL learner grade
- 1.
남의 나라에 가 있는 사람이 말하는 '자기 나라'.
English: homeland; native country — A term used when one stays abroad to indicate one's home country.
Examples
- 고국의 땅.
- 고국의 소식.
- 고국의 음식.
- 고국을 다녀가다.
- 고국을 떠나다.
- 고국을 방문하다.
- Origin
- 故國
- Categories
- 정치와 행정 > 정치 및 행정 주체 · 한국 생활
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