Korean · People & Family
"Girl" in Korean: 소녀
소녀sonyeo
Girl in Korean is 소녀 (sonyeo). 소녀 means a girl, often in descriptions; 여자아이 is also useful for an everyday reference to a girl.
Introducing someone
저분은 소녀예요.jeobuneun sonyeoyeyo.
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How to pronounce 소녀
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sonyeo
/sonjʌ/
소녀 (sonyeo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 소녀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Girl" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 소녀sonyeo | Girl Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 소녀와 상담sonyeowa sangdam | consultation with a girl A useful combination with 소녀. | A useful combination with 소녀. |
| 소녀를sonyeoreul | Girl (as an object) Use 를 when 소녀 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 소녀 is the object of an action. |
How to use 소녀 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 소녀예요.
jeobuneun sonyeoyeyo.
That person is a girl.
소녀 appears in a complete sentence for girl.
- 2Finding someone
소녀가 여기 있어요.
sonyeoga yeogi isseoyo.
The girl is here.
소녀가 marks 소녀 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
소녀와 이야기하고 싶어요.
sonyeowa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the girl.
소녀 appears in a complete sentence for girl.
Mistakes English speakers make with 소녀
Incorrect: 소녀이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 소녀가 여기 있어요.
When practicing girl, use the correct particle or copula after 소녀; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 소녀이에요.
Correct: 소녀예요.
When practicing girl, when identifying something as 소녀, use 소녀예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
소녀 means a girl, often in descriptions; 여자아이 is also useful for an everyday reference to a girl. The combination 소녀와 상담 (sonyeowa sangdam) means consultation with a girl.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 소녀
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 소녀예요.
jeobuneun sonyeoyeyo.
That person is a girl.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
소녀가 여기 있어요.
sonyeoga yeogi isseoyo.
The girl is here.
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 "Girl" in Korean
What does 소녀 mean in Korean?
Girl in Korean is 소녀 (sonyeo). 소녀 means a girl, often in descriptions; 여자아이 is also useful for an everyday reference to a girl.
How do I use 소녀와 상담?
소녀와 상담 (sonyeowa sangdam) means consultation with a girl. 소녀 means a girl, often in descriptions; 여자아이 is also useful for an everyday reference to a girl.
Which object particle goes after 소녀?
The object form is 소녀를 because 소녀 ends in a vowel.
How is 소녀 pronounced?
소녀 (sonyeo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 소녀 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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