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"Earthquake" in Korean: 지진
지진jijin
Earthquake in Korean is 지진 (jijin). 지진 is an earthquake; 진도 or 규모 provides more specific measurement vocabulary.
An everyday statement
지진이 났어요.jijini nasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 지진
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jijin
/tɕitɕin/
지진 (jijin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지진 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Earthquake" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 지진jijin | Earthquake Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 지진에 대한 질문jijine daehan jilmun | question about earthquake A useful combination with 지진. | A useful combination with 지진. |
| 지진을jijineul | Earthquake (as an object) Use 을 when 지진 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 지진 is the object of an action. |
How to use 지진 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
지진이 났어요.
jijini nasseoyo.
An earthquake occurred.
This sentence uses 지진 in the earthquake sense.
- 2A different situation
어제 지진을 느꼈어요.
eoje jijineul neukkyeosseoyo.
I felt an earthquake yesterday.
This sentence uses 지진 in the earthquake sense.
- 3A useful question or update
지진 때문에 기차가 멈췄어요.
jijin ttaemune gichaga meomchwosseoyo.
The train stopped because of the earthquake.
This sentence uses 지진 in the earthquake sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 지진
Incorrect: 지진가 났어요.
Correct: 지진이 났어요.
When practicing earthquake, use the correct particle or copula after 지진; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 지진예요.
Correct: 지진이에요.
When practicing earthquake, when identifying something as 지진, use 지진이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
지진 is an earthquake; 진도 or 규모 provides more specific measurement vocabulary. The combination 지진에 대한 질문 (jijine daehan jilmun) means question about earthquake.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 지진
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지진이 났어요.
jijini nasseoyo.
An earthquake occurred.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
어제 지진을 느꼈어요.
eoje jijineul neukkyeosseoyo.
I felt an earthquake yesterday.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Earthquake" in Korean
What does 지진 mean in Korean?
Earthquake in Korean is 지진 (jijin). 지진 is an earthquake; 진도 or 규모 provides more specific measurement vocabulary.
How do I use 지진에 대한 질문?
지진에 대한 질문 (jijine daehan jilmun) means question about earthquake. 지진 is an earthquake; 진도 or 규모 provides more specific measurement vocabulary.
Which object particle goes after 지진?
The object form is 지진을 because 지진 ends in a consonant.
How is 지진 pronounced?
지진 (jijin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지진 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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