American English pronunciation

How to pronounce koreans

IPA transcription: [,kɔ'ɹiənz]

Pronunciation variants: [,kɔ'ɹiənz][,kɚ'iənz]

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Noun

  • a native or inhabitant of Korea who speaks the Korean language

  • the Altaic language spoken by Koreans

Usage examples

  • In the semi-final game, the South Koreans faced the United States team and lost.
  • Tamils and Koreans meet in churches on Sunday afternoons.
  • The Koreans won only one game in the preliminary round, defeating the Netherlands.
  • Italy led the game until the Koreans equalised two minutes before the end.
  • The Koreans had been subdued.
  • Whether the Koreans sent hostages or relatives with familial ties to Korea is debated.
  • Many people believed that Koreans used black magic to cause the earthquake.
  • The Soga clan had much contact with foreigners, including the Koreans and the Chinese.
  • In the north, Koreans responded with violent insurrections.
  • Most Hirakata Koreans, including children of school age, use Japanese names.