EU
The English phrase 'European Union' is expressed in Korean as EU.
Meaning: European Union (name)
Did you know?
- While EU is written in English letters, Koreans pronounce it as 이유 (i-yu), which is a homonym for the Korean word meaning 'reason' or 'cause'.
- If you see EU in a Korean news headline, it might be followed by the character 국 (guk), which means 'country' or 'nation', to treat the union as a singular political entity.
- Koreans may use the phrase EU 수준 to describe a high standard of living or environmental regulation, treating the 'EU level' as a benchmark for excellence.
Examples in context
- 그는 EU 정책에 관심이 많아요.Geuneun EU jeongchaek-e gwansimi manayo.He is very interested in EU policy.
- EU 국가들이 모여서 회의를 해요.EU gukgadeuri moyeoseo hoe-uireul haeyo.EU countries gather to hold meetings.
Example conversation
Dohyun and Subin are discussing their travel plans.
- 도현 Do-hyeon유럽 여행 갈 때 EU 국가들은 편해요.Yu-reop yeo-haeng gal ttae EU guk-ga-deul-eun pyeon-hae-yo.EU countries are convenient when traveling to Europe.
- 수빈 Su-bin맞아요, 비자 없이 이동할 수 있잖아요.ma-ja-yo, bi-ja eup-si i-dong-hal su it-jan-a-yo.That's right, you can move around without a visa.
- 도현 Do-hyeonEU 내에서 사용할 수 있는 통화도 확인하세요.EU nae-e-seo sa-yong-hal su it-neun tong-hwa-do hwa-gin-ha-se-yo.Also check the currencies used within the EU.
- 수빈 Su-bin네, 미리 알아볼게요, 도현 씨.ne, mi-ri a-ra-bol-ge-yo, Do-hyeon ssi.Yes, I will look into it in advance, Dohyun.
