Korean Dictionary
How to say "Samguk Yusa" in Korean
“Samguk Yusa” in Korean is 삼국유사 (pronounced "samguk yusa").
삼국유사
samguk yusa
Usage & Context
The Samguk Yusa was compiled by the Buddhist monk Iryeon around 1281. It contains legends, folk tales, and stories not found in the Samguk Sagi. The Dangun creation myth appears in this text, making it foundational to Korean cultural identity.
Example Sentence
삼국유사에 단군 신화가 기록되어 있어요.
The Dangun myth is recorded in the Samguk Yusa.
How to use 삼국유사 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Samguk Yusa” is 삼국유사, romanized as samguk yusa.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Say "Sam-guk Yu-sa." "Sam" rhymes with "mom." "Guk" sounds like "gook" in "cookie." "Yu" sounds like "yoo" in "you." "Sa" sounds like "sah" in "sahara." The 'g' in "guk" is a hard 'g' sound.
More Example Sentences
Stating a key content of the book.
삼국유사에는 단군 신화가 실려 있어요.
The Dangun myth is included in Samguk Yusa.
Sharing historical authorship with a friend.
일연 스님이 삼국유사를 저술했어.
Monk Iryeon authored Samguk Yusa.
Explaining the value of the book in a discussion.
삼국유사는 설화와 전설을 통해 고대 한국을 이해하는 데 도움을 줘요.
Samguk Yusa helps understand ancient Korea through its tales and legends.
Cultural Context
*Samguk Yusa* (Memorabilia of the Three Kingdoms) is a collection of legends, folk tales, and historical accounts compiled by the Buddhist monk Iryeon in the 13th century. Unlike *Samguk Sagi*, it includes myths and unofficial stories, most famously the Dangun myth, which tells the origin story of the Korean people. This makes *Samguk Yusa* incredibly important for understanding Korean cultural identity, folklore, and the spiritual landscape of ancient Korea, often referenced in discussions about national heritage.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
삼국유사 연구
Samguk Yusa research
삼국유사 해설
Samguk Yusa commentary
삼국유사 강독
Reading/lecture on Samguk Yusa
Related Expressions
삼국사기
Samguk Sagi
History of the Three Kingdoms (another historical text)
단군 신화
Dangun sinhwa
Dangun myth
설화
seolhwa
Folk tale, legend
일연
Iryeon
Compiler of Samguk Yusa
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