인도
Indo[indo̞]
The English phrase 'India' is translated into Korean as 인도 (Indo). Wiktionary also lists 인디아.
Meaning: the country (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 인도 | Indo | [indo̞] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | |
| 인디아 | [india̠] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) | India, North Korea, alternative |
인도 refers to the country India.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form 인디아 is used in North Korea.
How do you pronounce it?
Indo
Did you know?
- If you use the word 인도 in a sentence about directions, you might accidentally be talking about 'the sidewalk' or 'the pavement' (人道).
- The word 인도 is a homonym that can also mean 'humanity' or 'the path of a human being' when written with the Hanja 人道.
- The word 인도 can also mean 'handover' or 'transfer' in legal contexts. This usage is entirely separate from the country or the sidewalk, showing how one sound carries multiple specialized meanings.
Examples in context
- 불교는 인도에서 유래됐다.Buddhism originated in India.This sentence is useful for showing how to use 인도 to indicate a place of origin.Tatoeba #10585439 by ssuss32, translation #4875904 by AlanF_US
- 인도는 아시아 대륙의 일부입니다.India is part of the Asian continent.
- 인도는 정말 큰 나라예요.indoneun jeongmal keun narayeyo.India is a really big country.
- 다음 달에 인도로 여행을 가요.daeum dare indoro yeohaengeul gayo.I am traveling to India next month.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their travel plans at a cafe.
- 민지 Min-ji도현 씨, 인도에 가본 적 있어요?dohyeon ssi, indoe gabon jeok isseoyo?Dohyeon, have you ever been to India?
- 도현 Do-hyeon아니요, 아직 안 가봤어요.aniyo, ajik an gabwasseoyo.No, I haven't been there yet.
- 민지 Min-ji저는 인도가 정말 궁금해요.jeoneun indoga jeongmal gunggeumhaeyo.I am really curious about India.
- 도현 Do-hyeon민지 씨, 꼭 한번 가보세요.minji ssi, kkok hanbeon gaboseyo.Minji, you should definitely go there sometime.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “india” translations and entries 인도, 인디아, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
