Korean Dictionary
How to say "Korean Flag (Taegukgi)" in Korean
“Korean Flag (Taegukgi)” in Korean is 태극기 (pronounced "taegukgi").
태극기
taegukgi
Usage & Context
The Taegukgi (태극기) is the national flag of South Korea. It features a red and blue yin-yang symbol (Taeguk) in the center with trigrams in the corners. It symbolizes balance, harmony, and the principles of Korean philosophy.
Example Sentence
태극기는 한국의 국기예요.
Taegukgi is the national flag of Korea.
How to use 태극기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Korean Flag (Taegukgi)” is 태극기, romanized as taegukgi.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'tae-geuk-gi'. Three syllables: 'tae' (like 'tay'), 'geuk' (like 'gook' with a short 'eu' vowel), 'gi' (like 'gee').
More Example Sentences
national holiday
삼일절에 태극기를 달았어요.
I hung up the Korean flag on March 1st Movement Day.
cultural explanation
태극기 무늬가 의미가 깊어요.
The Taegukgi's pattern has deep meaning.
sports moment
올림픽에서 태극기가 올라갔어요.
The Korean flag was raised at the Olympics.
Cultural Context
태극기 features the 태극 (taeguk) symbol of yin-yang surrounded by four 괘 (trigrams from I-Ching). Koreans hang it on national holidays: 삼일절 (March 1), 제헌절 (July 17), 광복절 (August 15), 개천절 (October 3), 한글날 (October 9), 현충일 (June 6). Waving 태극기 at sports events is a core patriotic moment.
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Common Phrases
태극기 휘날리며
Waving the Korean flag (famous film title)
태극기를 게양해요.
We raise the Korean flag.
태극기 모양 잘 기억해요.
I remember the flag's shape well.
Related Expressions
국기
gukgi
national flag
태극
taeguk
yin-yang symbol
애국가
aegukga
national anthem
광복절
gwangbokjeol
Liberation Day
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