List of English words of Korean origin
This is a list of words of Korean origin which have entered into English usage.
General
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chaebol | 재벌 (財閥) | A family-controlled industrial conglomerate in South Korea, originally from Japanese term "Zaibatsu" |  [1] | ||
| Hangul | 한글 | Korean alphabet | [2] | ||
| Jeonse | 전세 (傳貰) | A real estate term unique to South Korea which making with a lump-sum deposit on a rental space, at anywhere from 50% to 80% of the market value. |  [3] | ||
| Korea | Goryeo (alt. Koryo) (고려, 高麗) | historic dynasty of Korea that unified the peninsula (see Names of Korea) | [4] | ||
| Won | 원 (圓) | Korean currency | [5] |
Culture and martial arts
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hapkido | 합기도 (合氣道) | A martial art developed in Korea. | [6] | [7] | |
| Kisaeng | 기생 (妓生) | female Korean entertainers who existed before 20th century. | [8] | ||
| Manhwa | 만화 (漫畫) | Comic books, cartoons and animated cartoons. As with the Japanese word "manga", manwha refers to comic books, cartoons or animation generically within Korea, but usually refers specifically to South Korean comic books when used by non-Koreans. | [9] | ||
| Taekwondo | 태권도 (跆拳道) | A globally popular martial art and sport. | [10] |
Food
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bibimbap | 비빔밥 | white rice mixed with vegetables, beef, and chili paste. | [11] | ||
| Bulgogi | 불고기 | Korean style marinated barbecued beef. | [12] | ||
| Galbi | 갈비 | barbecued marinated beef ribs. | [13] | ||
| Gimbap | 김밥 | Korean rice roll. | [14] | ||
| Kimchi | 김치 | a wide variety of pickled, fermented vegetables. | [15] | ||
| Soju | 소주 (燒酒) | Korean distilled liquor, usually from rice or sweet potatoes | [16] |
Clothing
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hanbok | 한복 (韓服) | literally "Korean uniform." | [17] |
Political and administrative
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juche or chuch'e | 주체 (主體) | a political thesis formed by the former North Korean leader Kim Il-sung which states that the Korean masses are the masters of the country's development. | [18] |
Other
| Word | Korean word | Explanation | Merriam-webster | Oxford | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chobo | 초보 (初步) | a novice. | [19] | ||
| Gosu | 고수 (高手) | a person with great skill. | [20] | ||
| Hantavirus | 한탄강 (漢灘江) | the Hantan River. | [21] | ||
| Hwabyeong | 화병 (火病) | emotional disorder. | [22] |
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For a list of words relating to with Korean language origins, see the Korean derivations category of words in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. |
See also
References
- ↑ "Chaebol". Merriam-webster.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ↑ "Hangul - Definition of hangul by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ jeonse
- ↑ "Korea". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Won - Definition of won by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Hapkido - Definition of hapkido by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Hapkido - OED online". Retrieved 2015-01-29.
- ↑ "Kisaeng". Merriam-webster.com. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ↑ manhwa
- ↑ "Tae Kwon Do - Definition of tae kwon do by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Bibimbap - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Bulgogi - Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ galbi
- ↑ gimbap
- ↑ "Kimchi - Definition of kimchi by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ "Soju". Merriam-webster.com. 2012-08-31. Retrieved 2012-11-17.
- ↑ hanbok
- ↑ juche
- ↑ chobo
- ↑ gosu
- ↑ "Hantavirus - Definition of hantavirus by Merriam-Webster". merriam-webster.com.
- ↑ hwabyeong
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