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"Bicycle" in Korean: 자전거
자전거jajeongeo
Bicycle in Korean is 자전거 (jajeongeo). 자전거 is the Korean noun for bicycle; 타다 means ride this vehicle; transportation normally takes 을/를 before 타요.
Explaining how you arrived
자전거를 타고 왔어요.jajeongeoreul tago wasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 자전거
Say it
jajeongeo
/tɕatɕʌnkʌ/
자전거 (jajeongeo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 자전거 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Bicycle" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 자전거jajeongeo | Bicycle Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 자전거 여행jajeongeo yeohaeng | bicycle journey A useful combination with 자전거. | A useful combination with 자전거. |
| 자전거를jajeongeoreul | Bicycle (as an object) Use 를 when 자전거 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 자전거 is the object of an action. |
How to use 자전거 in real life
- 1Explaining how you arrived
자전거를 타고 왔어요.
jajeongeoreul tago wasseoyo.
I came by bicycle.
자전거를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Checking a departure
자전거가 언제 출발해요?
jajeongeoga eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When does the bicycle leave?
자전거가 marks 자전거 as the subject.
- 3Finding the boarding point
자전거를 어디에서 타요?
jajeongeoreul eodieseo tayo?
Where do I get on the bicycle?
자전거를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 자전거
Incorrect: 자전거을 타고 왔어요.
Correct: 자전거를 타고 왔어요.
When practicing bicycle, use the correct particle or copula after 자전거; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 자전거이에요.
Correct: 자전거예요.
When practicing bicycle, when identifying something as 자전거, use 자전거예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
자전거 is the Korean noun for bicycle; 타다 means ride this vehicle; transportation normally takes 을/를 before 타요. The combination 자전거 여행 (jajeongeo yeohaeng) means bicycle journey.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 자전거
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
자전거를 타고 왔어요.
jajeongeoreul tago wasseoyo.
I came by bicycle.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
자전거가 언제 출발해요?
jajeongeoga eonje chulbalhaeyo?
When does the bicycle leave?
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 "Bicycle" in Korean
What does 자전거 mean in Korean?
Bicycle in Korean is 자전거 (jajeongeo). 자전거 is the Korean noun for bicycle; 타다 means ride this vehicle; transportation normally takes 을/를 before 타요.
How do I use 자전거 여행?
자전거 여행 (jajeongeo yeohaeng) means bicycle journey. 자전거 is the Korean noun for bicycle; 타다 means ride this vehicle; transportation normally takes 을/를 before 타요.
Which object particle goes after 자전거?
Use 를: 자전거를. For example, 자전거를 타고 왔어요. means “I came by bicycle.”
How is 자전거 pronounced?
자전거 (jajeongeo) has 3 Hangul syllables. 자전거 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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