Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Desert" in Korean: 사막
사막samak
Desert in Korean is 사막 (samak). 사막 is the Korean noun for desert; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
사막을 사진으로 봤어요.samageul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 사막
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samak
/samak̚/
사막 (samak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 사막 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Desert" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사막samak | Desert Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 사막 풍경samak punggyeong | desert scenery A useful combination with 사막. | A useful combination with 사막. |
| 사막을samageul | Desert (as an object) Use 을 when 사막 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사막 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사막 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
사막을 사진으로 봤어요.
samageul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the desert in a photograph.
사막을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
사막에 가고 싶어요.
samage gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the desert.
사막 appears in a complete sentence for desert.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 사막이 정말 아름다워요.
i samagi jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This desert is really beautiful.
사막이 marks 사막 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사막
Incorrect: 사막를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 사막을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing desert, use the correct particle or copula after 사막; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사막예요.
Correct: 사막이에요.
When practicing desert, when identifying something as 사막, use 사막이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사막 is the Korean noun for desert; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 사막 풍경 (samak punggyeong) means desert scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 사막
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사막을 사진으로 봤어요.
samageul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the desert in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사막에 가고 싶어요.
samage gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the desert.
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 "Desert" in Korean
What does 사막 mean in Korean?
Desert in Korean is 사막 (samak). 사막 is the Korean noun for desert; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 사막 풍경?
사막 풍경 (samak punggyeong) means desert scenery. 사막 is the Korean noun for desert; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 사막?
Use 을: 사막을. For example, 사막을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the desert in a photograph.”
How is 사막 pronounced?
사막 (samak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 사막 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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