Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Autumn (fall)" in Korean: 가을
가을gaeul
Autumn (fall) in Korean is 가을 (gaeul). 가을 is autumn or fall; 가을에 places an event in that season.
Arranging a plan
가을에 시간이 있어요?gaeure sigani isseoyo?
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How to pronounce 가을
Say it
gaeul
/kaɯl/
가을 (gaeul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 가을 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Autumn (fall)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 가을gaeul | Autumn (fall) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 이번 가을ibeon gaeul | this autumn A useful combination with 가을. | A useful combination with 가을. |
| 가을을gaeureul | Autumn (fall) (as an object) Use 을 when 가을 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 가을 is the object of an action. |
How to use 가을 in real life
- 1Arranging a plan
가을에 시간이 있어요?
gaeure sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the autumn?
가을 appears in a complete sentence for autumn (fall).
- 2Looking forward
가을을 기다리고 있어요.
gaeureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the autumn.
가을을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Looking back
가을이 금방 지나갔어요.
gaeuri geumbang jinagasseoyo.
The autumn passed quickly.
가을이 marks 가을 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 가을
Incorrect: 가을를 기다리고 있어요.
Correct: 가을을 기다리고 있어요.
When practicing autumn (fall), use the correct particle or copula after 가을; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 가을예요.
Correct: 가을이에요.
When practicing autumn (fall), when identifying something as 가을, use 가을이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
가을 is autumn or fall; 가을에 places an event in that season. The combination 이번 가을 (ibeon gaeul) means this autumn.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 가을
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
가을에 시간이 있어요?
gaeure sigani isseoyo?
Do you have time in the autumn?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
가을을 기다리고 있어요.
gaeureul gidarigo isseoyo.
I am waiting for the autumn.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Autumn (fall)" in Korean
What does 가을 mean in Korean?
Autumn (fall) in Korean is 가을 (gaeul). 가을 is autumn or fall; 가을에 places an event in that season.
How do I use 이번 가을?
이번 가을 (ibeon gaeul) means this autumn. 가을 is autumn or fall; 가을에 places an event in that season.
Which object particle goes after 가을?
The object form is 가을을 because 가을 ends in a consonant.
How is 가을 pronounced?
가을 (gaeul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 가을 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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