이스라엘
Iseura'el[isʰɯɾa̠e̞ɭ]
The English phrase "Israel" is translated into Korean as 이스라엘 (Iseura'el).
이스라엘 is used to refer to the state of Israel. When you want to refer to an Israeli person, it is common to use the phrase 이스라엘 사람.
Meaning: the state (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Iseura'el
Did you know?
- In Korean, the word for 'Jew' 유대인 is used much more frequently than 이스라엘 사람 when discussing ethnicity or religion, as the latter strictly denotes nationality.
- In South Korea, 이스라엘 is frequently mentioned in the context of 첨단 기술 'high technology' or 'startups' due to the country's reputation for innovation.
- Koreans may use the phrase 성지 'holy land' as a descriptor when talking about 이스라엘 in a religious or historical context, even if they are not referring to the state specifically.
Examples in context
- 이스라엘에서 왔어요.I'm from Israel.This sentence is useful for stating where you are from using 이스라엘.Tatoeba #13231136 by atitarev, translation #2573637 by VirtuOZ
- 예루살렘은 이스라엘의 수도입니다.Jerusalem is the capital of Israel.This sentence is useful for stating the capital of 이스라엘.Tatoeba #13190008 by atitarev, translation #2638910 by Joseph
- 이스라엘은 중동 지역에 위치한 나라입니다.Israel is a country located in the Middle East.
- 너는 이스라엘이라는 나라에 가본 적이 있니?Have you ever been to Israel?
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are talking about their dream vacations.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨는 어디에 가고 싶어요?minjun ssineun eodi-e gago sip-eoyo?Minjun, where do you want to go?
- 민준 Min-jun저는 이스라엘에 가보고 싶어요.jeoneun iseurael-e gabogo sip-eoyo.I want to try visiting Israel.
- 수빈 Su-bin정말요? 거기 뭐가 유명해요?jeongmallyo? geogi mwoga yumyeonghaeyo?Really? What is famous there?
- 민준 Min-jun역사적인 장소가 아주 많대요.yeoksajeogin jangsoga aju mantdaeyo.I heard there are many historical sites.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “israel” translations and entries 이스라엘, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
