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"Cousin" in Korean: 사촌
사촌sachon
Cousin in Korean is 사촌 (sachon). 사촌 is cousin; age and gender can be added with 형, 언니, or 동생.
Talking about family
제 사촌이 집에 있어요.je sachoni jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 사촌
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sachon
/satɕʰon/
사촌 (sachon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사촌 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Cousin" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사촌sachon | Cousin Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 사촌je sachon | my cousin A useful combination with 사촌. | A useful combination with 사촌. |
| 사촌을sachoneul | Cousin (as an object) Use 을 when 사촌 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사촌 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사촌 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 사촌이 집에 있어요.
je sachoni jibe isseoyo.
My cousin is at home.
사촌이 marks 사촌 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
사촌과 같이 왔어요.
sachongwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my cousin.
사촌 appears in a complete sentence for cousin.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 사촌을 만나요.
oneul sachoneul mannayo.
I am meeting my cousin today.
사촌을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사촌
Incorrect: 제 사촌가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 사촌이 집에 있어요.
When practicing cousin, use the correct particle or copula after 사촌; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사촌예요.
Correct: 사촌이에요.
When practicing cousin, when identifying something as 사촌, use 사촌이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사촌 is cousin; age and gender can be added with 형, 언니, or 동생. The combination 제 사촌 (je sachon) means my cousin.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 사촌
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제 사촌이 집에 있어요.
je sachoni jibe isseoyo.
My cousin is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사촌과 같이 왔어요.
sachongwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my cousin.
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 "Cousin" in Korean
What does 사촌 mean in Korean?
Cousin in Korean is 사촌 (sachon). 사촌 is cousin; age and gender can be added with 형, 언니, or 동생.
How do I use 제 사촌?
제 사촌 (je sachon) means my cousin. 사촌 is cousin; age and gender can be added with 형, 언니, or 동생.
Which object particle goes after 사촌?
The object form is 사촌을 because 사촌 ends in a consonant.
How is 사촌 pronounced?
사촌 (sachon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사촌 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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