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"Country" in Korean: 나라
나라nara
Country in Korean is 나라 (nara). 나라 means a country; 국가 is a more formal state or country term.
Choosing a destination
나라에 가고 싶어요.narae gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 나라
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nara
/naɾa/
나라 (nara) has 2 Hangul syllables. 나라 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Country" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 나라nara | Country Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 나라gakkaun nara | nearby country A useful combination with 나라. | A useful combination with 나라. |
| 나라를narareul | Country (as an object) Use 를 when 나라 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 나라 is the object of an action. |
How to use 나라 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
나라에 가고 싶어요.
narae gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the country.
나라 appears in a complete sentence for country.
- 2Asking directions
나라가 어디에 있어요?
naraga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the country?
나라가 marks 나라 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
나라에서 만날까요?
naraeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the country?
나라 appears in a complete sentence for country.
Mistakes English speakers make with 나라
Incorrect: 나라이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 나라가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing country, use the correct particle or copula after 나라; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 나라이에요.
Correct: 나라예요.
When practicing country, when identifying something as 나라, use 나라예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
나라 means a country; 국가 is a more formal state or country term. The combination 가까운 나라 (gakkaun nara) means nearby country.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 나라
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
나라에 가고 싶어요.
narae gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the country.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
나라가 어디에 있어요?
naraga eodie isseoyo?
Where is the country?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Country" in Korean
What does 나라 mean in Korean?
Country in Korean is 나라 (nara). 나라 means a country; 국가 is a more formal state or country term.
How do I use 가까운 나라?
가까운 나라 (gakkaun nara) means nearby country. 나라 means a country; 국가 is a more formal state or country term.
Which object particle goes after 나라?
The object form is 나라를 because 나라 ends in a vowel.
How is 나라 pronounced?
나라 (nara) has 2 Hangul syllables. 나라 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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