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"Friendship" in Korean: 우정
우정ujeong
Friendship in Korean is 우정 (ujeong). 우정 is the Korean noun for friendship; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
우정을 소중하게 생각해요.ujeongeul sojunghage saenggakaeyo.
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How to pronounce 우정
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ujeong
/utɕʌŋ/
우정 (ujeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 우정 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Friendship" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 우정ujeong | Friendship Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 우정에 대한 질문ujeonge daehan jilmun | question about friendship A useful combination with 우정. | A useful combination with 우정. |
| 우정을ujeongeul | Friendship (as an object) Use 을 when 우정 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 우정 is the object of an action. |
How to use 우정 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
우정을 소중하게 생각해요.
ujeongeul sojunghage saenggakaeyo.
I value friendship.
This sentence uses 우정 in the friendship sense.
- 2A different situation
오랜 우정이 있어요.
oraen ujeongi isseoyo.
We have a long friendship.
This sentence uses 우정 in the friendship sense.
- 3A useful question or update
이 이야기는 우정에 관한 이야기예요.
i iyagineun ujeonge gwanhan iyagiyeyo.
This story is about friendship.
This sentence uses 우정 in the friendship sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 우정
Incorrect: 우정를 소중하게 생각해요.
Correct: 우정을 소중하게 생각해요.
When practicing friendship, use the correct particle or copula after 우정; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 우정예요.
Correct: 우정이에요.
When practicing friendship, when identifying something as 우정, use 우정이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
우정 is the Korean noun for friendship; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 우정에 대한 질문 (ujeonge daehan jilmun) means question about friendship.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 우정
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
우정을 소중하게 생각해요.
ujeongeul sojunghage saenggakaeyo.
I value friendship.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오랜 우정이 있어요.
oraen ujeongi isseoyo.
We have a long friendship.
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 "Friendship" in Korean
What does 우정 mean in Korean?
Friendship in Korean is 우정 (ujeong). 우정 is the Korean noun for friendship; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 우정에 대한 질문?
우정에 대한 질문 (ujeonge daehan jilmun) means question about friendship. 우정 is the Korean noun for friendship; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 우정?
The object form is 우정을 because 우정 ends in a consonant.
How is 우정 pronounced?
우정 (ujeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 우정 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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