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