괌
Gwam[kwa̠m]
괌 (Gwam) is the Korean word for Guam.
괌 is used to refer to the Territory of Guam.
Meaning: Territory of Guam (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Gwam.
Did you know?
- In Korean, 괌 is a popular destination for 'honeymooning' (신혼여행), and it is often paired with 사이판 (Saipan) in travel packages.
- The word 괌 is a direct phonetic borrowing, meaning it lacks a traditional Hanja (Sino-Korean) root. Unlike many Korean words that have deep Chinese characters behind them, this name is purely a modern loanword.
- Because 괌 is a loanword, it follows the rules of Korean phonology, which is why it is written as a single syllable. English speakers might expect a multi-syllable pronunciation, but in Korean, it is condensed into one beat.
Examples in context
- 괌은 정말 아름다운 곳이에요.Gwam-eun jeongmal areumdaun gos-ieyo.Guam is a really beautiful place.
- 이번 휴가에 괌에 가요.Ibeon hyuga-e Gwam-e gayo.I am going to Guam this vacation.
- 괌은 바다가 아주 투명해요.Gwam-eun bada-ga aju tumyeong-haeyo.The ocean in Guam is very clear.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans at a cafe.
- 서연 Seo-yeon민준 씨, 괌에 가봤어요?Minjun ssi, Gwam-e gabwasseoyo?Minjun, have you ever been to Guam?
- 민준 Min-jun아니요, 아직 못 가봤어요.Aniyo, ajik mot gabwasseoyo.No, I haven't been there yet.
- 서연 Seo-yeon그럼 이번에 괌으로 여행 가요!Geureom ibeone Gwam-euro yeohaeng gayo!Then let's go on a trip to Guam this time!
- 민준 Min-jun좋아요, 정말 기대되네요.Joayo, jeongmal gidaedoeneyo.Sounds good, I'm really looking forward to it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “guam” translations and entries 괌, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
