Korean · People & Family
"Daughter" in Korean: 딸
딸ttal
Daughter in Korean is 딸 (ttal). 딸 is the Korean noun for daughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Talking about family
제 딸이 집에 있어요.je ttari jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 딸
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ttal
/t͈al/
딸 (ttal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 딸 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Daughter" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 딸ttal | Daughter Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 딸je ttal | my daughter A useful combination with 딸. | A useful combination with 딸. |
| 딸을ttareul | Daughter (as an object) Use 을 when 딸 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 딸 is the object of an action. |
How to use 딸 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 딸이 집에 있어요.
je ttari jibe isseoyo.
My daughter is at home.
딸이 marks 딸 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
딸과 같이 왔어요.
ttalgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my daughter.
딸 appears in a complete sentence for daughter.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 딸을 만나요.
oneul ttareul mannayo.
I am meeting my daughter today.
딸을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 딸
Incorrect: 제 딸가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 딸이 집에 있어요.
When practicing daughter, use the correct particle or copula after 딸; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 딸예요.
Correct: 딸이에요.
When practicing daughter, when identifying something as 딸, use 딸이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
딸 is the Korean noun for daughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address. The combination 제 딸 (je ttal) means my daughter.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 딸
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 딸이 집에 있어요.
je ttari jibe isseoyo.
My daughter is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
딸과 같이 왔어요.
ttalgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my daughter.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Daughter" in Korean
What does 딸 mean in Korean?
Daughter in Korean is 딸 (ttal). 딸 is the Korean noun for daughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
How do I use 제 딸?
제 딸 (je ttal) means my daughter. 딸 is the Korean noun for daughter; korean often uses 우리 for one’s own family member; age, relation, and the listener affect direct address.
Which object particle goes after 딸?
The object form is 딸을 because 딸 ends in a consonant.
How is 딸 pronounced?
딸 (ttal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 딸 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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