Korean Dictionary

How to say “Lake” in Korean

호수

Hosu

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Usage & Context

A body of still water. Korea has both natural lakes and artificial reservoirs. 춘천 소양호 (Soyang Lake in Chuncheon), 충주호 (Chungju Lake), and Jeju's crater lake 백록담 (Baengnoktam) are famous. Lake activities include fishing (낚시), boating, and 호수공원 (lake parks) for walking and cycling.

Example Sentence

춘천에는 아름다운 호수가 많아요.

There are many beautiful lakes in Chuncheon.

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