Countries in Korean

One of the first questions you’ll be asked when meeting someone in Korea is ‘Where are you from?’ – “어디 사람이에요?’

Whether you’re from Canada or Colombia, this lesson on countries in Korean will prepare you for that question and help you ask them in return...and understand the answer!

Practice these country names out loud so you can sound natural when talking to a native Korean speaker!

Resources for further reading:

How to pronounce different countries in Korean

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어디 사람이에요?
Eodi saram-ieyo?
Where are you from?
아르헨티나
areuhentina
Argentina
호주
hoju
Australia
스코틀랜드
seukoteullaendeu
Scotland
캐나다
kaenada
Canada
칠레
chille
Chile
중국
chungkuk
China
콜롬비아
kollombia
Colombia
스페인
seupe-in
Spain
프랑스
peurangseu
France
독일
dogil
Germany
미국
miguk
America
영국
yeonguk
England
일본
ilbon
Japan
웨일즈
weiljeu
Wales
아일랜드
a-illaendeu
Ireland

That's it for today's lesson.

For more lessons on Korean vocabulary I recommend these!

Anyoung hee gaseyo!

Sujung Lee: Rocket Korean

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