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영화

yeonghwa

movie / film

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What it means

영화 is the Korean word for movie or film. Korean cinema has exploded globally (기생충/Parasite, 오징어 게임/Squid Game), making 영화 an essential word for K-culture fans.

Nuance & when to use

영화를 보다 = to watch a movie. 영화관 = movie theater. 한국 영화 = Korean film. The Korean film industry is one of the most respected globally, with unique storytelling and cinematography.

⚠ Common mistake

영화 is movie. 드라마 is TV series. Don't call 오징어 게임 a 영화 — it's a 드라마.

Example sentences

영화 보러 갈래요? Yeonghwa boreo gallaeyo? Want to go watch a movie?
한국 영화 좋아해요. Hanguk yeonghwa joahaeyo. I like Korean movies.
기생충이라는 영화 봤어요? Gisaengchungiranun yeonghwa bwasseoyo? Have you seen the movie Parasite?

See also

드라마 배우 감독
References Naver Korean Dictionary ↗ 국립국어원 표준국어대사전 ↗
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FAQ

When is this used?

영화를 보다 = to watch a movie. 영화관 = movie theater. 한국 영화 = Korean film. The Korean film industry is one of the most respected globally, with unique storytelling and cinematography.

What's a common mistake?

영화 is movie. 드라마 is TV series. Don't call 오징어 게임 a 영화 — it's a 드라마.

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