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Seoul
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Seoul (name) means the capital city of South Korea, and the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until 1945. Example: “They flew into Seoul for a business conference.”
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The capital city of South Korea, and the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until 1945.
"They flew into Seoul for a business conference."
"With almost 10 million people living in 25 different districts and the Han River through the middle, Seoul offers more than even most locals who spend a considerable amount of time have time to see for themselves."
— Dong-hwan Ko, Possibly next SOHO, Seoul selects 5 neighborhoods for new signature 'K-alleys' (2023)
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Etymology
Borrowed from Korean 서울 (Seoul), literally "capital city."
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What does “Seoul” mean?
The word “Seoul” means the capital city of South Korea, and the historical capital of Korea from 1394 until 1945.
How do you pronounce “Seoul”?
“Seoul” is pronounced sohl (/soʊl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Seoul” in a sentence?
Here is “Seoul” used in a sentence: “They flew into Seoul for a business conference.”
What part of speech is “Seoul”?
“Seoul” is a name.
Where does the word “Seoul” come from?
The word “Seoul” comes from Korean. Borrowed from Korean 서울 (Seoul), literally "capital city.".
Is “Seoul” a common word?
“Seoul” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between Seoul and soul?
Seoul is the capital city of South Korea, while "soul" is a common noun meaning the spiritual part of a person. The two are homophones, pronounced the same way, but they are spelled differently and unrelated in meaning.
Is Seoul the capital of North Korea or South Korea?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea. It also served as the historical capital of a unified Korea from 1394 until 1945, before the country was divided.
What is the difference between Seoul and Pyongyang?
Seoul is the capital of South Korea, while Pyongyang is the capital of North Korea. The two are capital cities of separate countries on the divided Korean Peninsula.
Is Seoul a city or a country?
Seoul is a city, specifically the capital city of the country South Korea. It is not a country itself.
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