When to use king in Korean

When to use it

A king (왕) is the male ruler of a country in old times or in stories. You often see this word in fairy tales, history, and pictures of royal families. It can also be used when someone dresses like a king in play or costume.

Example sentences

1. 집에서 아이가 왕 놀이를 해요.

   The child plays king at home.

2. 학교에서 우리는 왕 이야기를 읽어요.

   At school, we read a story about a king.

3. 공원에서 동생이 왕처럼 걸어요.

   My younger sibling walks like a king in the park.

4. 이 사람이 왕이에요?

   Is this person a king?

5. 가게에서 왕 옷을 샀어요.

   I bought king clothes at the store.

6. 여행 중에 우리는 옛날 왕의 궁전을 봤어요.

   During our trip, we saw an old king's palace.