When to use territory in Korean

When to use it

Territory (영역) means an area that belongs to someone, a group, or especially an animal. In nature, it is often the space where an animal lives and protects. You can use this word when talking about forests, seas, or places on a map.

Example sentences

1. 이 숲은 곰의 영역이에요.

   This forest is the bear's territory.

2. 사자는 자기 영역을 지켜요.

   A lion protects its territory.

3. 과학 시간에 동물의 영역을 배워요.

   We learn about animal territories in science class.

4. 저기 표지판에 새들의 영역이라고 써 있어요.

   That sign says it is the birds' territory.

5. 우리는 여행 중에 원숭이 영역을 봤어요.

   We saw the monkeys' territory during the trip.

6. 강 저쪽은 악어의 영역이에요.

   The other side of the river is the crocodile's territory.