Korean · Travel & Getting Around
"City" in Korean: 도시
도시dosi
City in Korean is 도시 (dosi). 도시 is a city generally; 시 also appears in administrative city names.
Choosing a destination
도시에 가고 싶어요.dosie gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 도시
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dosi
/tosi/
도시 (dosi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 도시 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"City" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 도시dosi | City Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 도시gakkaun dosi | nearby city A useful combination with 도시. | A useful combination with 도시. |
| 도시를dosireul | City (as an object) Use 를 when 도시 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 도시 is the object of an action. |
How to use 도시 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
도시에 가고 싶어요.
dosie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the city.
도시 appears in a complete sentence for city.
- 2Asking directions
도시가 어디에 있어요?
dosiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the city?
도시가 marks 도시 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
도시에서 만날까요?
dosieseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the city?
도시 appears in a complete sentence for city.
Mistakes English speakers make with 도시
Incorrect: 도시이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 도시가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing city, use the correct particle or copula after 도시; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 도시이에요.
Correct: 도시예요.
When practicing city, when identifying something as 도시, use 도시예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
도시 is a city generally; 시 also appears in administrative city names. The combination 가까운 도시 (gakkaun dosi) means nearby city.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 도시
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
도시에 가고 싶어요.
dosie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the city.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
도시가 어디에 있어요?
dosiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the city?
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FAQ
Common questions about "City" in Korean
What does 도시 mean in Korean?
City in Korean is 도시 (dosi). 도시 is a city generally; 시 also appears in administrative city names.
How do I use 가까운 도시?
가까운 도시 (gakkaun dosi) means nearby city. 도시 is a city generally; 시 also appears in administrative city names.
Which object particle goes after 도시?
The object form is 도시를 because 도시 ends in a vowel.
How is 도시 pronounced?
도시 (dosi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 도시 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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