Korean Dictionary
How to say "Three Kingdoms Period" in Korean
“Three Kingdoms Period” in Korean is 삼국 시대 (pronounced "samguk sidae").
삼국 시대
samguk sidae
Usage & Context
The Three Kingdoms Period refers to the era of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla kingdoms on the Korean Peninsula. These kingdoms competed for dominance and established distinct cultures. The period ended when Silla unified the peninsula in 668.
Example Sentence
삼국 시대에는 고구려, 백제, 신라가 있었어요.
During the Three Kingdoms Period, there were Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla.
How to use 삼국 시대 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Three Kingdoms Period” is 삼국 시대, romanized as samguk sidae.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
For 삼국 (samguk), 'sam' sounds like 'sum,' and 'guk' is like 'gook' in 'cook' but with a harder 'g.' For 시대 (sidae), 'si' is like 'see,' and 'dae' sounds like 'day.' The stress is fairly even, with a slight emphasis on '삼' (sam).
More Example Sentences
Visiting a museum or discussing Korean history.
삼국 시대 유물들이 국립박물관에 전시되어 있어요.
Artifacts from the Three Kingdoms Period are displayed at the National Museum.
Talking about historical K-dramas.
삼국 시대 드라마는 항상 인기가 많아요.
Dramas set in the Three Kingdoms Period are always popular.
A history lesson or explanation.
고구려, 백제, 신라는 삼국 시대를 대표하는 나라들이었어요.
Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla were the representative kingdoms of the Three Kingdoms Period.
Cultural Context
The '삼국 시대' is a foundational period in Korean history, often romanticized and dramatized. K-dramas set in this era, like 'Jumong' or 'Queen Seondeok,' are immensely popular and contribute to a widespread public familiarity with the kingdoms of Goguryeo, Baekje, and Silla. Many historical sites and artifacts from this period are preserved and celebrated, making it a common topic in education, tourism, and popular culture.
Editorial note
We review entries like 삼국 시대 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
삼국 시대 역사
History of the Three Kingdoms Period
삼국 시대 유적
Historical sites of the Three Kingdoms Period
삼국 시대 문화
Culture of the Three Kingdoms Period
Related Expressions
고구려
Goguryeo
Goguryeo Kingdom (one of the Three Kingdoms)
백제
Baekje
Baekje Kingdom (one of the Three Kingdoms)
신라
Silla
Silla Kingdom (one of the Three Kingdoms)
통일 신라
Tongil Silla
Unified Silla (the period after Silla unified the peninsula)
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