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국적

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Understanding '국적' (Nationality)

The word '국적' refers to a person's nationality or citizenship, indicating the country to which they legally belong. It is commonly used in official documents, such as passports and identification cards.

Common Contexts

You will often hear '국적' when discussing legal status, immigration, or international travel. For example, when filling out forms or applying for visas, specifying your '국적' is essential.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 국적을 가지다: to have nationality
  • 국적을 변경하다: to change nationality
  • 국적을 증명하다: to prove nationality

These phrases are frequently used in bureaucratic or legal contexts.

Usage Notes

'국적' is a formal noun and is typically used in official or semi-formal situations. When talking about someone's nationality in casual conversation, people might simply say '어느 나라 사람이에요?' (Which country are you from?).

A common learner mistake is confusing '국적' with '나라' (country). '국적' specifically refers to legal citizenship, not just the country someone is from.

Understanding '국적' helps in navigating conversations about identity, legal status, and international matters.

Example Sentences

여권에 국적이 명확하게 표시되어 있어야 합니다.

Yeogwon-e gukjeok-i myeonghwakage pyosidoeeo isseoya hamnida.

The nationality must be clearly indicated on the passport.

그는 두 개의 국적을 가지고 있어서 혼란스러워요.

Geuneun du gaeui gukjeok-eul gajigo isseoseo honransseureowoyo.

He has dual nationality, so it’s confusing.

국적을 변경하려면 여러 가지 서류가 필요합니다.

Gukjeok-eul byeongyeongharyeomyeon yeoreo gaji seoryu-ga piryohamnida.

To change your nationality, you need various documents.