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Korean

임금

임금
Meaning: king, monarch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example sentences

옛날에 한 임금님이 살았어요.
Once upon a time, a king lived.
박물관에는 전쟁터로 떠나는 장수에게 임금이 내린 월이 남아 있다.
The museum still preserves the ceremonial axe that the king gave to a general leaving for the battlefield.
중국 고대의 요 임금은 순을 등용하여 성군으로 전해진다.
In ancient China, King Yao is remembered as a sage ruler who appointed Shun.
중국 고대의 인물 설은 우 임금을 도와 치수에 공을 세웠다고 전해집니다.
The ancient Chinese figure Seol is said to have helped King Yu control the waters and earned distinction.
왕실 박물관은 임금이 타던 대로를 전시하고 있다.
The royal museum is displaying the carriage once ridden by the king.

Usage Notes

Refers to the ruler of a monarchy. The -님 suffix is often added to show respect, making it '임금님'.

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