but see 미국
Miguk
usa is an abbreviation for the United States of America in Korean. If unsure, use but see 미국 (Miguk). Wiktionary also lists 미 (Mi).
Meaning: abbreviation of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Korean | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| but see 미국 | Miguk | |
| 미 | Mi | [mi(ː)] (SK Standard, Seoul, narrow) |
The term refers to the United States of America.
Which one should you use?
미 is a single-syllable abbreviation. For a more standard way to refer to the country, you should use 미국. For very formal contexts, 미합중국 is used.
How do you pronounce it?
Miguk
Did you know?
- While South Koreans use a character meaning 'beautiful' for 미국, North Koreans use a character meaning 'rice' for the same sound.
Examples in context
- 미합중국은 한반도의 동쪽에 위치해 있습니다.The United States is located to the east of the Korean Peninsula.
- 제 동생은 미국 영어 회화를 공부하고 있어요.My younger sibling is studying American English conversation.
- 미국 여행은 언제 갈 거예요?When will you go on a trip to the USA?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “usa” translations and entries 미, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 미, 미국, CC BY-SA 4.0.
