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"Classmate" in Korean: 반 친구
반 친구ban chingu
Classmate in Korean is 반 친구 (ban chingu). 반 친구 is the Korean noun for classmate; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 반 친구예요.jeobuneun ban chinguyeyo.
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How to pronounce 반 친구
Say it
ban chingu
/pan tɕʰinku/
반 친구 (ban chingu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 반 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Classmate" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 반 친구ban chingu | Classmate Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 반 친구와 상담ban chinguwa sangdam | consultation with a classmate A useful combination with 반 친구. | A useful combination with 반 친구. |
| 반 친구를ban chingureul | Classmate (as an object) Use 를 when 반 친구 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 반 친구 is the object of an action. |
How to use 반 친구 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 반 친구예요.
jeobuneun ban chinguyeyo.
That person is a classmate.
반 친구 appears in a complete sentence for classmate.
- 2Finding someone
반 친구가 여기 있어요.
ban chinguga yeogi isseoyo.
The classmate is here.
반 친구가 marks 반 친구 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
반 친구와 이야기하고 싶어요.
ban chinguwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the classmate.
반 친구 appears in a complete sentence for classmate.
Mistakes English speakers make with 반 친구
Incorrect: 반 친구이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 반 친구가 여기 있어요.
When practicing classmate, use the correct particle or copula after 반 친구; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 반 친구이에요.
Correct: 반 친구예요.
When practicing classmate, when identifying something as 반 친구, use 반 친구예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
반 친구 is the Korean noun for classmate; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 반 친구와 상담 (ban chinguwa sangdam) means consultation with a classmate.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 반 친구
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 반 친구예요.
jeobuneun ban chinguyeyo.
That person is a classmate.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
반 친구가 여기 있어요.
ban chinguga yeogi isseoyo.
The classmate is here.
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 "Classmate" in Korean
What does 반 친구 mean in Korean?
Classmate in Korean is 반 친구 (ban chingu). 반 친구 is the Korean noun for classmate; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 반 친구와 상담?
반 친구와 상담 (ban chinguwa sangdam) means consultation with a classmate. 반 친구 is the Korean noun for classmate; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 반 친구?
The object form is 반 친구를 because 반 친구 ends in a vowel.
How is 반 친구 pronounced?
반 친구 (ban chingu) has 3 Hangul syllables. 반 친구 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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