도미니카 공화국
Dominika gonghwaguk[to̞minikʰa̠ ko̞(ː)ŋβwa̠ɡuk̚]
The English phrase "Dominican Republic" is translated into Korean as 도미니카 공화국 (Dominika gonghwaguk). Wiktionary also lists 도미니까 공화국 (Dominikka gonghwaguk).
Meaning: country in the Caribbean (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 도미니카 공화국 | Dominika gonghwaguk | [to̞minikʰa̠ ko̞(ː)ŋβwa̠ɡuk̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 도미니까 공화국 | Dominikka gonghwaguk | [to̞minik͈a̠ ko̞(ː)ŋβwa̠ɡuk̚] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | North Korea |
도미니카 공화국 is the name of the country located in the Caribbean.
Which one should you use?
While 도미니카 공화국 is the standard spelling, the form 도미니까 공화국 is also used in North Korea.
Is it said differently in some regions?
도미니카 공화국 is the spelling used in South Korea, whereas 도미니까 공화국 is used in North Korea.
How do you pronounce it?
Dominika gonghwaguk
Did you know?
- The Korean language distinguishes between the two Caribbean nations by using 도미니카 공화국 for the Republic and 도미니카 연방 for the Commonwealth.
- The Korean word for 'republic', 공화국, was borrowed from the Japanese word kyōwakoku.
Examples in context
- 나는 도미니카 공화국에 여행을 갈 거예요.I am going to travel to the Dominican Republic.
- 도미니카 공화국은 카리브해에 있어요.Dominika gonghwagugeun Karibeuhae-e isseoyo.The Dominican Republic is in the Caribbean.
- 도미니카 공화국 여행을 가고 싶어요.Dominika gonghwaguk yeohaengeul gago sipeoyo.I want to travel to the Dominican Republic.
- 도미니카 공화국은 날씨가 아주 따뜻해요.Dominika gonghwagugeun nalssiga aju ttatteuthaeyo.The weather in the Dominican Republic is very warm.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their dream vacation spots.
- 민준 Min-jun서연 씨, 도미니카 공화국에 가 본 적 있어요?Seoyeon ssi, Dominika gonghwaguge ga bon jeok isseoyo?Seoyeon, have you ever been to the Dominican Republic?
- 서연 Seo-yeon아니요, 아직 못 가 봤어요.Aniyo, ajik mot ga bwasseoyo.No, I haven't been there yet.
- 민준 Min-jun거기는 정말 아름다운 곳이에요.Geogineun jeongmal areumdaun gosieyo.It is a truly beautiful place.
- 서연 Seo-yeon나중에 꼭 가보고 싶네요.Najunge kkok gabogo simneyo.I really want to go there someday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dominican republic” translations and entries 도미니카 공화국, 도미니까 공화국, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 공화국, 도미니까, 도미니까 공화국, 도미니카 공화국, CC BY-SA 4.0.
