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"Corner" in Korean: 모퉁이
모퉁이motungi
Corner in Korean is 모퉁이 (motungi). 모퉁이 is the Korean noun for corner; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
모퉁이에 가고 싶어요.motungie gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 모퉁이
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motungi
/motʰuŋi/
모퉁이 (motungi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 모퉁이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Corner" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 모퉁이motungi | Corner Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 모퉁이gakkaun motungi | nearby corner A useful combination with 모퉁이. | A useful combination with 모퉁이. |
| 모퉁이를motungireul | Corner (as an object) Use 를 when 모퉁이 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 모퉁이 is the object of an action. |
How to use 모퉁이 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
모퉁이에 가고 싶어요.
motungie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the corner.
모퉁이 appears in a complete sentence for corner.
- 2Asking directions
모퉁이가 어디에 있어요?
motungiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the corner?
모퉁이가 marks 모퉁이 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
모퉁이에서 만날까요?
motungieseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the corner?
모퉁이 appears in a complete sentence for corner.
Mistakes English speakers make with 모퉁이
Incorrect: 모퉁이이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 모퉁이가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing corner, use the correct particle or copula after 모퉁이; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 모퉁이이에요.
Correct: 모퉁이예요.
When practicing corner, when identifying something as 모퉁이, use 모퉁이예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
모퉁이 is the Korean noun for corner; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 모퉁이 (gakkaun motungi) means nearby corner.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 모퉁이
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
모퉁이에 가고 싶어요.
motungie gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the corner.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
모퉁이가 어디에 있어요?
motungiga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the corner?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Corner" in Korean
What does 모퉁이 mean in Korean?
Corner in Korean is 모퉁이 (motungi). 모퉁이 is the Korean noun for corner; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 모퉁이?
가까운 모퉁이 (gakkaun motungi) means nearby corner. 모퉁이 is the Korean noun for corner; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 모퉁이?
The object form is 모퉁이를 because 모퉁이 ends in a vowel.
How is 모퉁이 pronounced?
모퉁이 (motungi) has 3 Hangul syllables. 모퉁이 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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