Mastering the Korean Pronunciation of the 5 Oceans and 6 Continents
Hello, language enthusiasts!
🌏 Have you ever wondered how to pronounce the 5 oceans and 6 continents in Korean?
Here's a handy guide to help you sound like a native!
🌊 The 5 Oceans (오대양 / O-dae-yang)
1. Pacific Ocean (태평양 / Tae-pyeong-yang) – The largest ocean in the world.
2. Atlantic Ocean (대서양 / Dae-seo-yang) – The ocean separating the Americas from Europe and Africa.
3. Indian Ocean (인도양 / In-do-yang) – Known for its tropical climates.
4. Arctic Ocean (북극해 / Buk-geuk-hae) – The icy waters surrounding the North Pole.
5. Southern Ocean (남극해 / Nam-geuk-hae) – Surrounding Antarctica.
🌍 The 6 Continents (육대주 / Yuk-dae-ju)
1. Asia (아시아 / A-si-a) – The largest continent, home to Korea!
2. Africa (아프리카 / A-peu-ri-ka) – Rich in culture and biodiversity.
3. Europe (유럽 / Yu-reop) – Famous for its history and architecture.
4. North America (북아메리카 / Buk-a-me-ri-ka) – The home of the USA and Canada.
5. South America (남아메리카 / Nam-a-me-ri-ka) – Known for its rainforests and culture.
6. Oceania (오세아니아 / O-se-a-ni-a) – Includes Australia and the Pacific islands.
Pro Tip: In Korean, many of these names use Sino-Korean characters or transliterated foreign sounds.
Practice by saying:
"태평양은 가장 큰 바다입니다."
("The Pacific Ocean is the largest ocean.")
Learning world geography in Korean is a great way to boost your vocabulary and pronunciation.
Ready to explore the world in Korean? Leave your favorite geography term in the comments below! 🌐