Korean Dictionary
How to say "Silla Kingdom" in Korean
“Silla Kingdom” in Korean is 신라 (pronounced "silla").
신라
silla
Usage & Context
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms that eventually unified the Korean peninsula in 668 CE. The Unified Silla period saw great cultural flourishing including Buddhist art. Gyeongju, the former capital, preserves many Silla-era heritage sites.
Example Sentence
경주는 신라의 수도였어요.
Gyeongju was the capital of Silla.
How to use 신라 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Silla Kingdom” is 신라, romanized as silla.
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '신' (shin), sounds like 'shin' in 'shin-y.' The second syllable, '라' (ra), sounds like 'rah' in 'hurrah.' The stress is fairly even across both syllables.
More Example Sentences
Discussing a significant historical era in Korea.
신라 시대는 한국 역사에서 중요한 시기입니다.
The Silla period is an important time in Korean history.
Recommending a travel destination to experience history.
경주에 가면 신라 유적지를 많이 볼 수 있어요.
If you go to Gyeongju, you can see many Silla historical sites.
Talking about a historical K-drama's setting.
드라마 '선덕여왕'은 신라 시대를 배경으로 해요.
The drama 'Queen Seondeok' is set in the Silla period.
Cultural Context
Silla was one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, eventually unifying the peninsula in 668 CE. Its capital, Gyeongju, is often called 'the museum without walls' due to its numerous Silla-era heritage sites, including ancient tombs, temples like Bulguksa, and the Seokguram Grotto. The Unified Silla period saw a flourishing of Buddhist art and culture, and its legacy is deeply embedded in Korean identity and historical narratives.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
신라의 황금문화
Silla's golden culture
신라 왕조
Silla Dynasty
신라 시대
Silla period
Related Expressions
삼국시대
samguk sidae
Three Kingdoms Period
백제
baekje
Baekje Kingdom
고구려
goguryeo
Goguryeo Kingdom
통일신라
tongil silla
Unified Silla
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