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How do you say "geography" in Korean?
지리학
jirihak
In Korean, "geography" is 지리학.
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Pronunciation
Jirihak is three syllables, 'jee-ree-hahk.' It flows as one academic word with steady rhythm.
Writing and usage
Jirihak combines jiri (earth, place, geography) with hak (study/science).
Example sentence
지리학을 배워요.
I am learning geography.
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How to remember 지리학
Jiri means earth or geography and hak means study, so geography is the study of the earth.
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Questions about 지리학
How do you say "geography" in Korean?
In Korean, "geography" is 지리학. It is a noun.
How is 지리학 written in Korean?
Jirihak combines jiri (earth, place, geography) with hak (study/science).
How is 지리학 used in a sentence?
Use 지리학 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 지리학을 배워요. (I am learning geography.).
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