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"East" in Korean: 동쪽
동쪽dongjjok
East in Korean is 동쪽 (dongjjok). 동쪽 is the Korean noun for east; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
동쪽에서 해가 떠요.dongjjogeseo haega tteoyo.
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How to pronounce 동쪽
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dongjjok
/toŋtɕ͈ok̚/
동쪽 (dongjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 동쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"East" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 동쪽dongjjok | East Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 동쪽에 대한 질문dongjjoge daehan jilmun | question about east A useful combination with 동쪽. | A useful combination with 동쪽. |
| 동쪽을dongjjogeul | East (as an object) Use 을 when 동쪽 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 동쪽 is the object of an action. |
How to use 동쪽 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
동쪽에서 해가 떠요.
dongjjogeseo haega tteoyo.
The sun rises in the east.
This sentence uses 동쪽 in the east sense.
- 2A different situation
동쪽으로 걸어가요.
dongjjogeuro georeogayo.
I walk east.
This sentence uses 동쪽 in the east sense.
- 3A useful question or update
동쪽에 입구가 있어요.
dongjjoge ipguga isseoyo.
There is an entrance to the east.
This sentence uses 동쪽 in the east sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 동쪽
Incorrect: 동쪽를
Correct: 동쪽을
When practicing east, the object form of 동쪽 is 동쪽을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 동쪽예요.
Correct: 동쪽이에요.
When practicing east, when identifying something as 동쪽, use 동쪽이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
동쪽 is the Korean noun for east; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 동쪽에 대한 질문 (dongjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about east.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 동쪽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
동쪽에서 해가 떠요.
dongjjogeseo haega tteoyo.
The sun rises in the east.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
동쪽으로 걸어가요.
dongjjogeuro georeogayo.
I walk east.
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FAQ
Common questions about "East" in Korean
What does 동쪽 mean in Korean?
East in Korean is 동쪽 (dongjjok). 동쪽 is the Korean noun for east; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 동쪽에 대한 질문?
동쪽에 대한 질문 (dongjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about east. 동쪽 is the Korean noun for east; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 동쪽?
The object form is 동쪽을 because 동쪽 ends in a consonant.
How is 동쪽 pronounced?
동쪽 (dongjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 동쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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