Middle Korean

proper noun

The Korean language of the 10th (or 13th, depending on the analysis) century to 16th century, or from the era of Goryeo to the middle of Joseon, based on the dialect of Kaesong because the new Goryeo dynasty moved its capital city to northern area of Korean peninsula.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The Korean language of the 10th (or 13th, depending on the analysis) century to 16th century, or from the era of Goryeo to the middle of Joseon, based on the dialect of Kaesong because the new Goryeo dynasty moved its capital city to northern area of Korean peninsula.

Translations

French moyen coréen
  • moyen coréenKorean in the 10th to 16th century
Italian Medio Coreano
  • Medio CoreanoKorean in the 10th to 16th century
Japanese 中期朝鮮語
  • 中期朝鮮語 (Chūki Chōsengo)Korean in the 10th to 16th century
Korean 중세국어, 중세 한국어
  • 중세국어 (Jungsegugeo)Korean in the 10th to 16th century
  • 중세 한국어 (Jungse han'gugeo)Korean in the 10th to 16th century
Polish język średniokoreański
  • język średniokoreańskiKorean in the 10th to 16th century
Turkish Orta Korece
  • Orta KoreceKorean in the 10th to 16th century
Cite this entry
APA

Middle Korean. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Middle%20Korean

MLA

“Middle Korean.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Middle%20Korean. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Middle Korean,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Middle%20Korean.

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