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Gangnam

GANG-nam

Gangnam (name) means a wealthy, fashionable district of Seoul, South Korea. Example: “Gangnam became world-famous after the hit song "Gangnam Style.”

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A wealthy, fashionable district of Seoul, South Korea.
"Gangnam became world-famous after the hit song "Gangnam Style.""

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In plain EnglishAn upscale Seoul neighborhood known for wealth and pop culture influence.

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Etymology

From Korean, literally meaning "south of the river".

Origin: Korean

Frequently asked questions

What does “Gangnam” mean?

The word “Gangnam” means a wealthy, fashionable district of Seoul, South Korea. In plain terms, an upscale Seoul neighborhood known for wealth and pop culture influence.

How do you pronounce “Gangnam”?

“Gangnam” is pronounced GANG-nam (/ˈɡɑŋ.nɑm/ in IPA).

How do you use “Gangnam” in a sentence?

Here is “Gangnam” used in a sentence: “Gangnam became world-famous after the hit song "Gangnam Style.".”

What part of speech is “Gangnam”?

“Gangnam” is a name.

Where does the word “Gangnam” come from?

The word “Gangnam” comes from Korean. From Korean, literally meaning "south of the river".

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