Korean Dictionary
How to say "Samguk Sagi" in Korean
“Samguk Sagi” in Korean is 삼국사기 (pronounced "samguk sagi").
삼국사기
samguk sagi
Usage & Context
The Samguk Sagi, compiled by Kim Busik in 1145, is the oldest surviving Korean historical record. It chronicles the history of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. It is an invaluable primary source for ancient Korean history.
Example Sentence
삼국사기는 한국에서 가장 오래된 역사서예요.
Samguk Sagi is the oldest historical record in Korea.
How to use 삼국사기 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Samguk Sagi” is 삼국사기, romanized as samguk sagi.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 삼국사기.
Pronunciation Guide
Say "Sam-guk Sa-gi." "Sam" rhymes with "mom." "Guk" sounds like "gook" in "cookie." "Sa" sounds like "sah" in "sahara." "Gi" sounds like "gee" in "geese." The 'g' in "guk" is a hard 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Stating a historical fact in a formal setting.
삼국사기는 김부식이 편찬한 역사서예요.
Samguk Sagi is a historical record compiled by Kim Busik.
Describing the content of the book.
삼국사기에는 고구려, 백제, 신라의 역사가 담겨 있어요.
Samguk Sagi contains the history of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
Giving academic advice to a student.
한국 고대사를 연구하려면 삼국사기를 꼭 읽어야 해.
If you want to study ancient Korean history, you must read Samguk Sagi.
Cultural Context
*Samguk Sagi* (History of the Three Kingdoms) is Korea's oldest extant historical record, compiled in the 12th century. It's a crucial primary source for understanding the Three Kingdoms period (Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla). While it focuses on official histories and events, it provides a foundational narrative that has shaped Korean historical consciousness. It's often studied alongside *Samguk Yusa* for a more complete picture of the era, especially in academic settings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 삼국사기 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
삼국사기 연구
Samguk Sagi research
삼국사기 기록
Samguk Sagi record
삼국사기 편찬
Compilation of Samguk Sagi
Related Expressions
삼국유사
Samguk Yusa
Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms (another historical text)
삼국 시대
Samguk sidae
Three Kingdoms period
역사서
yeoksaseo
Historical record/book
김부식
Kim Busik
Compiler of Samguk Sagi
More Korean History Words
Master Korean with AI-Powered Learning
Practice Samguk Sagi and 10,000+ words with native pronunciation and AI conversation.
