시카고
sikago[ɕʰikʰa̠ɡo̞]
The English phrase Chicago is translated into Korean as 시카고 (sikago).
시카고 is used as the proper name for the large US city Chicago.
Meaning: large US city (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is sikago.
Did you know?
- While 시카고 is the standard name for the city, Koreans often refer to the 'Windy City' as 바람의 도시, translating the English nickname literally.
- When referring to the city in a formal address or map, Koreans add the word 시 ('si'), meaning 'city', to the end to create 시카고시.
- If a Korean speaker is talking about the city's architecture, they might use the word 마천루 ('macheonru'), which means 'skyscraper', to describe the 시카고 skyline.
Examples in context
- 나는 보스턴이나 시카고에서 살고 싶다.I want to live in Boston or Chicago.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to live in specific cities using 시카고.Tatoeba #11107584 by intertime, translation #11104714 by CK
- 톰은 보스턴에, 메리는 시카고에 산다.Tom lives in Boston, and Mary lives in Chicago.This sentence is useful for describing where different people live using 시카고.Tatoeba #13997726 by Ldyhippo, translation #9737768 by CK
- 나는 다음주에 시카고로 갈거야.I'm leaving for Chicago next week.This sentence is useful for stating a destination or travel plans using 시카고.Tatoeba #1533269 by mysonhs, translation #262138 by CK
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their upcoming travel plans.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo이번 휴가 때 어디에 가고 싶어?ibeon hyuga ttae eodi-e gago sipeo?Where do you want to go this vacation?
- 수빈 Su-bin나는 시카고에 가보고 싶어.naneun sikago-e gabogo sipeo.I want to try visiting Chicago.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo시카고는 날씨가 아주 춥지 않아?sikagonun nalssiga aju chupji ana?Isn't the weather in Chicago very cold?
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아, 그래서 여름에 갈 거야.maja, geuraeseo yeoreume gal geoya.Right, so I will go in the summer.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “chicago” translations and entries 시카고, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
