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"Chair" in Korean: 의자
의자uija
Chair in Korean is 의자 (uija). 의자 is the Korean noun for chair; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
Arranging a home
의자를 여기 놓을까요?uijareul yeogi noeulkkayo?
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How to pronounce 의자
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uija
/ɰitɕa/
의자 (uija) has 2 Hangul syllables. 의자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Chair" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 의자uija | Chair Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 새 의자sae uija | new chair A useful combination with 의자. | A useful combination with 의자. |
| 의자를uijareul | Chair (as an object) Use 를 when 의자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 의자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 의자 in real life
- 1Arranging a home
의자를 여기 놓을까요?
uijareul yeogi noeulkkayo?
Shall I put the chair here?
의자를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Choosing furniture
이 의자가 너무 커요.
i uijaga neomu keoyo.
This chair is too big.
의자가 marks 의자 as the subject.
- 3Shopping for the home
새 의자가 필요해요.
sae uijaga piryohaeyo.
I need a new chair.
의자가 marks 의자 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 의자
Incorrect: 의자을 여기 놓을까요?
Correct: 의자를 여기 놓을까요?
When practicing chair, use the correct particle or copula after 의자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 의자이에요.
Correct: 의자예요.
When practicing chair, when identifying something as 의자, use 의자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
의자 is the Korean noun for chair; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits. The combination 새 의자 (sae uija) means new chair.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 의자
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
의자를 여기 놓을까요?
uijareul yeogi noeulkkayo?
Shall I put the chair here?
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 의자가 너무 커요.
i uijaga neomu keoyo.
This chair is too big.
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 "Chair" in Korean
What does 의자 mean in Korean?
Chair in Korean is 의자 (uija). 의자 is the Korean noun for chair; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
How do I use 새 의자?
새 의자 (sae uija) means new chair. 의자 is the Korean noun for chair; use 놓다 when placing this item and 크다 or 작다 when discussing whether it fits.
Which object particle goes after 의자?
Use 를: 의자를. For example, 의자를 여기 놓을까요? means “Shall I put the chair here?”
How is 의자 pronounced?
의자 (uija) has 2 Hangul syllables. 의자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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