How do you say "consulate" in Korean?

영사관

yeongsagwan

Noun Hangul

In Korean, "consulate" is 영사관 (yeongsagwan).

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Pronunciation

To say “yeongsagwan”, glide through yeong-sag-wan in one breath, since Korean words tend to flow together.

Writing and usage

영사관 is written using hangul. It's a noun, and this word is also taught inside the Noun Town language learning game, where it appears in interactive lessons alongside hundreds of other everyday words.

Example sentence

그는 영사관에서 여권을 갱신했다.

geuneun yeongsagwaneseo yeogwoneul gaengsinhaetda.

He renewed his passport at the consulate.

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How to remember 영사관

A quick mental snapshot of a flag hanging outside a government office pairs nicely with the sound of “yeongsagwan.”

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Questions about 영사관

How do you pronounce 영사관?

To say “yeongsagwan”, glide through yeong-sag-wan in one breath, since Korean words tend to flow together.

Is 영사관 formal or casual?

영사관 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.

How is 영사관 written in Korean?

영사관 is written using hangul. Romanised, it reads as yeongsagwan.

Where can I practice Korean words for free?

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"Consulate" in other languages

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