아메리카 원주민
amerika wonjumin
The English phrase 'native american' is translated into Korean as 아메리카 원주민 (amerika wonjumin).
아메리카 원주민 is used to refer to a Native American person.
Meaning: person (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of 아메리카 (America), 원 (original/primitive) and 주민 (resident/inhabitant).
Which one should you use?
While 아메리카 원주민 is the standard term, 아메리카 인디언 is used to literally translate 'American Indian'. Additionally, 인디언 is an informal way to describe Native Americans.
How do you pronounce it?
amerika wonjumin
Did you know?
- While 'Indian' in English can be sensitive, the Korean transcription 인디언 is often used in Korean media and older literature without the same heavy political weight found in English.
- Korean speakers sometimes use the word 원주민 in a humorous way to describe someone who has lived in a specific city or neighborhood for a very long time.
- In Korean, the word 인디언 (Indian) can be used to refer to people from the Indian subcontinent if the context is not specified, which can lead to significant confusion.
Examples in context
- 제가 연구한 것은 원주민 미국인에 대한 문화적인 측면입니다.What I have researched is the cultural aspects of Native Americans.
- 그는 아메리카 원주민입니다.geuneun amerika wonjumin-imnida.He is a Native American.
- 아메리카 원주민의 문화를 배웠어요.amerika wonjumin-ui munhwa-reul baewosseoyo.I learned about Native American culture.
- 아메리카 원주민 예술은 아름답습니다.amerika wonjumin yesul-eun areumdapseumnida.Native American art is beautiful.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a documentary they watched.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo그 다큐멘터리 봤어?geu dakumenteori bwasseo?Did you watch that documentary?
- 서연 Seo-yeon응, 아메리카 원주민 이야기가 인상적이었어.eung, amerika wonjumin iyagi-ga insangjeogieosseo.Yes, the Native American story was impressive.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo맞아, 정말 감동적이더라.maja, jeongmal gamdongjeokideora.Right, it was really moving.
- 서연 Seo-yeon다음에도 그런 다큐멘터리 보자.daeumedo geureon dakumenteori boja.Let's watch a documentary like that again.
