Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Air" in Korean: 공기
공기gonggi
Air in Korean is 공기 (gonggi). 공기 means air; 바람 is moving air or wind rather than air generally.
An everyday statement
여기 공기는 맑아요.yeogi gonggineun malgayo.
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How to pronounce 공기
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gonggi
/koŋki/
공기 (gonggi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Air" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 공기gonggi | Air Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 맑은 공기malgeun gonggi | clean air A useful combination with 공기. | A useful combination with 공기. |
| 공기를gonggireul | Air (as an object) Use 를 when 공기 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 공기 is the object of an action. |
How to use 공기 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
여기 공기는 맑아요.
yeogi gonggineun malgayo.
The air here is clean.
This sentence uses 공기 in the air sense.
- 2A different situation
공기가 차가워요.
gonggiga chagawoyo.
The air is cold.
This sentence uses 공기 in the air sense.
- 3A useful question or update
신선한 공기를 마시고 싶어요.
sinseonhan gonggireul masigo sipeoyo.
I want to breathe fresh air.
This sentence uses 공기 in the air sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 공기
Incorrect: 공기이 차가워요.
Correct: 공기가 차가워요.
When practicing air, use the correct particle or copula after 공기; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 공기이에요.
Correct: 공기예요.
When practicing air, when identifying something as 공기, use 공기예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
공기 means air; 바람 is moving air or wind rather than air generally. The combination 맑은 공기 (malgeun gonggi) means clean air.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 공기
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
여기 공기는 맑아요.
yeogi gonggineun malgayo.
The air here is clean.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
공기가 차가워요.
gonggiga chagawoyo.
The air is cold.
This is a sample dialogue for reading aloud. Try both parts, then replace a detail with one from your own life.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Air" in Korean
What does 공기 mean in Korean?
Air in Korean is 공기 (gonggi). 공기 means air; 바람 is moving air or wind rather than air generally.
How do I use 맑은 공기?
맑은 공기 (malgeun gonggi) means clean air. 공기 means air; 바람 is moving air or wind rather than air generally.
Which object particle goes after 공기?
The object form is 공기를 because 공기 ends in a vowel.
How is 공기 pronounced?
공기 (gonggi) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공기 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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