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