Korean Dictionary
How to say "Deoksugung Palace" in Korean
“Deoksugung Palace” in Korean is 덕수궁 (pronounced "deoksugung").
덕수궁
deoksugung
Usage & Context
Deoksugung is a royal palace in central Seoul that served as the residence of Emperor Gojong. It blends traditional Korean architecture with Western-style buildings. Its stone wall walkway is famous and popular among visitors.
Example Sentence
덕수궁은 고종 황제가 거처했던 궁궐이에요.
Deoksugung is the palace where Emperor Gojong resided.
How to use 덕수궁 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Deoksugung Palace” is 덕수궁, romanized as deoksugung.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Deok-su-gung is pronounced like "duck-soo-goong". The '덕' (deok) sounds like "duck" in English. '수' (su) is like "soo" in "soon". '궁' (gung) is like "goong" in "goong-gong" (if that were a word), with the 'g' like in "go" and 'ㅜ' (u) like "oo" in "moon", and 'ㅇ' (ng) like in "sing".
More Example Sentences
Recommending a romantic or scenic walk.
덕수궁 돌담길을 걸으면 정말 운치 있어요.
Walking along Deoksugung's stone wall path is truly atmospheric.
Suggesting a cultural activity.
덕수궁 수문장 교대식을 보러 갈까요?
Shall we go see the changing of the guard ceremony at Deoksugung?
Explaining a special feature of the palace.
덕수궁은 서양식 건물도 있어서 독특한 매력이 있어요.
Deoksugung has Western-style buildings too, giving it a unique charm.
Cultural Context
덕수궁 (Deoksugung) is unique among Seoul's palaces for its blend of traditional Korean and Western architectural styles, reflecting the tumultuous late Joseon Dynasty and Korean Empire periods. It was the primary residence of Emperor Gojong, who sought to modernize Korea. The palace's stone wall path (덕수궁 돌담길, Deoksugung doldamgil) is particularly famous and is a popular spot for couples, though a superstition says couples who walk it will break up (often playfully dismissed).
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Common Phrases
덕수궁에 가다.
To go to Deoksugung.
덕수궁 돌담길.
Deoksugung stone wall path.
덕수궁 수문장 교대식.
Deoksugung changing of the guard ceremony.
Related Expressions
경복궁
Gyeongbokgung
Gyeongbokgung Palace (main Joseon palace)
창덕궁
Changdeokgung
Changdeokgung Palace (another Joseon palace)
궁궐
gunggwol
royal palace
돌담길
doldamgil
stone wall path
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