In this post, we will teach you how to say “king” in Korean.
Around the world, many different types of governments and rulers exist. Most countries have a president, while others have a prime minister in charge. Many countries with prime ministers in charge have royal families. Kings and emperors, in highly respected positions, even if they carry no real power.
People seem to hold a particular interest in kings, queens, princes, and princesses of the world. So now, let’s get to learning some royal vocabulary!
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Different ways to say “King” in Korean
The most commonly used word to say “king” in Korean is 왕 (wang). In some situations, you may also see the words 제왕 (jewang) and 국왕 (gukwang) used. However, nearly always, just the word 왕 (wang) by itself will do just fine, especially in spoken situations.
There are other words as well, but they have double meanings that are unrelated to this topic. In this article, we’re limiting the vocabulary of the word “king” to these three words for the time being. Just to limit confusion. Even the word 제왕 (jewang) also shares the meaning of “emperor.”
Sample sentences:
어느 날에는 그 왕자가 왕의 자리에 오를거에요. (eoneu nareneun geu wangjaga wange jarie oreulgeoeyo.)
One day, that prince will be crowned king.
누군가 영국의 왕으로 될거지요? (nugunga yeonguke wangeuro dwilgeojiyo?)
Who will become the kind of United Kingdom?
국왕이라도 그 나라의 모든 법을 지켜야하지요. (gugkwangirado geu narae modeun beobeul jikhyeoyahajiyo.)
Even that country’s king must follow all the laws.
밀림의 제왕은 바로 사자야. (millime jewangeun baro sajaya.)
The lion is the king of the jungle.
How to pronounce “King” in Korean
Now that you know the various words for “king” in Korean, you can watch this video to learn how these words are pronounced correctly.
A word of caution about Romanization
While it is possible for you to study the words in this article simply by reading their Romanized versions, you are likely to have pronunciation challenges. That’s because the romanized spelling of the Korean words using English is only an approximation of what the word should sound like.
Oftentimes, Korean learners who don’t learn the Korean alphabet will say that people don’t understand what they’re saying. That’s because you need Hangeul (Korean Alphabet) in order to pronounce words properly.
The good news is that you can learn the Korean Alphabet in no time at all. Get your free guide here and read Hangeul before your next meal.
Wrap Up
Now that you know how to say “king” in Korean, are you excited to learn how to refer to the rest of the royal family members in Korean as well? Next, let’s learn how to say “queen” in Korean.
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