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"Border" in Korean: 국경
국경gukgyeong
Border in Korean is 국경 (gukgyeong). 국경 is the Korean noun for border; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
국경을 넘었어요.gukgyeongeul neomeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 국경
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gukgyeong
/kuk̚k͈jʌŋ/
국경 (gukgyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 국경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Border" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 국경gukgyeong | Border Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 국경에 대한 질문gukgyeonge daehan jilmun | question about border A useful combination with 국경. | A useful combination with 국경. |
| 국경을gukgyeongeul | Border (as an object) Use 을 when 국경 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 국경 is the object of an action. |
How to use 국경 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
국경을 넘었어요.
gukgyeongeul neomeosseoyo.
I crossed the border.
This sentence uses 국경 in the border sense.
- 2A different situation
국경에서 여권을 보여 줬어요.
gukgyeongeseo yeogwoneul boyeo jwosseoyo.
I showed my passport at the border.
This sentence uses 국경 in the border sense.
- 3A useful question or update
국경이 어디에 있어요?
gukgyeongi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the border?
This sentence uses 국경 in the border sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 국경
Incorrect: 국경를 넘었어요.
Correct: 국경을 넘었어요.
When practicing border, use the correct particle or copula after 국경; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 국경예요.
Correct: 국경이에요.
When practicing border, when identifying something as 국경, use 국경이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
국경 is the Korean noun for border; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 국경에 대한 질문 (gukgyeonge daehan jilmun) means question about border.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 국경
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
국경을 넘었어요.
gukgyeongeul neomeosseoyo.
I crossed the border.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
국경에서 여권을 보여 줬어요.
gukgyeongeseo yeogwoneul boyeo jwosseoyo.
I showed my passport at the border.
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 "Border" in Korean
What does 국경 mean in Korean?
Border in Korean is 국경 (gukgyeong). 국경 is the Korean noun for border; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 국경에 대한 질문?
국경에 대한 질문 (gukgyeonge daehan jilmun) means question about border. 국경 is the Korean noun for border; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 국경?
The object form is 국경을 because 국경 ends in a consonant.
How is 국경 pronounced?
국경 (gukgyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 국경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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