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"Bank" in Korean: 은행
은행eunhaeng
Bank in Korean is 은행 (eunhaeng). 은행 is the Korean noun for bank; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
은행에 가고 싶어요.eunhaenge gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 은행
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eunhaeng
/ɯnhɛŋ/
은행 (eunhaeng) has 2 Hangul syllables. 은행 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Bank" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 은행eunhaeng | Bank Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 은행gakkaun eunhaeng | nearby bank A useful combination with 은행. | A useful combination with 은행. |
| 은행을eunhaengeul | Bank (as an object) Use 을 when 은행 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 은행 is the object of an action. |
How to use 은행 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
은행에 가고 싶어요.
eunhaenge gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the bank.
은행 appears in a complete sentence for bank.
- 2Asking directions
은행이 어디에 있어요?
eunhaengi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the bank?
은행이 marks 은행 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
은행에서 만날까요?
eunhaengeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the bank?
은행 appears in a complete sentence for bank.
Mistakes English speakers make with 은행
Incorrect: 은행가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 은행이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing bank, use the correct particle or copula after 은행; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 은행예요.
Correct: 은행이에요.
When practicing bank, when identifying something as 은행, use 은행이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
은행 is the Korean noun for bank; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 은행 (gakkaun eunhaeng) means nearby bank.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 은행
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
은행에 가고 싶어요.
eunhaenge gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the bank.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
은행이 어디에 있어요?
eunhaengi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the bank?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bank" in Korean
What does 은행 mean in Korean?
Bank in Korean is 은행 (eunhaeng). 은행 is the Korean noun for bank; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 은행?
가까운 은행 (gakkaun eunhaeng) means nearby bank. 은행 is the Korean noun for bank; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 은행?
The object form is 은행을 because 은행 ends in a consonant.
How is 은행 pronounced?
은행 (eunhaeng) has 2 Hangul syllables. 은행 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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