왕실의
wangsir-ui
The English word "royal" can be translated into Korean as 왕실의 (wangsir-ui) or 왕의.
Meaning: of or relating to a monarch or his family (adj)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 왕실의 | wangsir-ui |
| 왕의 | wang-ui |
The term is used to describe things relating to a monarch or their family. You can use 왕실의 to refer to the royal institution or the entire royal family. For contexts involving the royal court or the palace environment, the term 궁중 is also used.
What does it mean word for word?
왕실의 is composed of 왕실, which means royal family or royal court and the possessive particle 의, meaning "of".
Which one should you use?
There is a distinction between the two forms provided: 왕실의 refers to the royal institution or the family as a whole, whereas 왕의 specifically refers to the individual king.
How does it change in a sentence?
The particle 의 is used to create the possessive adjective form, which translates to "of the royal family" in the case of 왕실의.
How do you pronounce it?
wangsir-ui
Did you know?
- In historical dramas, you will hear the term 전하 used to address a 'royal' person, which translates to 'Your Majesty' but literally means 'below the steps'.
- The concept of 'royal' extends into modern Korean slang through the prefix 왕. Adding 왕 to an adjective, like in 왕크다, changes the meaning to 'extremely' or 'very' large.
- During the Joseon Dynasty, the 'royal' language was so strict that different verbs were used depending on whether the subject was the king or a lower royal family member.
Examples in context
- 국왕은 국민들을 대표합니다.The king represents the people.
- 왕실에는 많은 규칙이 있습니다.There are many rules in the royal family.
- 궁중에서는 다양한 의식들이 진행됩니다.Various ceremonies take place in the royal court.
- 이 왕은 굉장히 용감했어요.This king was extremely brave.
- 그것은 왕실의 보물입니다.geugeoseun wangsilui bomurimnida.It is a royal treasure.
- 왕실의 전통을 배우고 싶어요.wangsilui jeontongul baeugo sipeoyo.I want to learn the royal traditions.
Example conversation
Two friends are visiting a museum with historical artifacts.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo저 유물은 왕실의 물건인가요?jeo yumureun wangsilui mulgeoningayo?Is that artifact a royal object?
- 서연 Seo-yeon네, 왕실의 것이라고 적혀 있어요.ne, wangsilui geosirago jeokyeo isseoyo.Yes, it is written that it belongs to the royal family.
- 현우 Hyeon-woo정말 아름답네요.jeongmal areumdapneyo.It is truly beautiful.
- 서연 Seo-yeon현우 씨, 다음 전시실로 가요.hyeon-u ssi, daeum jeonsisillo gayo.Hyeon-u, let's go to the next exhibition room.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “royal” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
