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