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"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Korean: 안경
안경angyeong
Glasses (eyeglasses) in Korean is 안경 (angyeong). 안경 means eyeglasses; 쓰다 describes wearing them, not 입다.
Looking for belongings
안경을 잃어버렸어요.angyeongeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 안경
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angyeong
/ankjʌŋ/
안경 (angyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 안경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 안경angyeong | Glasses (eyeglasses) Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 안경을 쓰다angyeongeul sseuda | wear glasses A useful combination with 안경. | A useful combination with 안경. |
| 안경을angyeongeul | Glasses (eyeglasses) (as an object) Use 을 when 안경 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 안경 is the object of an action. |
How to use 안경 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
안경을 잃어버렸어요.
angyeongeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my glasses.
안경을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Glasses (eyeglasses) in conversation
안경을 쓰고 있어요.
angyeongeul sseugo isseoyo.
I am wearing glasses.
안경을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
안경을 선물로 받았어요.
angyeongeul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received glasses as a gift.
안경을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 안경
Incorrect: 안경를 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 안경을 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing glasses (eyeglasses), use the correct particle or copula after 안경; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 안경예요.
Correct: 안경이에요.
When practicing glasses (eyeglasses), when identifying something as 안경, use 안경이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
안경 means eyeglasses; 쓰다 describes wearing them, not 입다. The combination 안경을 쓰다 (angyeongeul sseuda) means wear glasses.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 안경
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
안경을 잃어버렸어요.
angyeongeul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my glasses.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
안경을 쓰고 있어요.
angyeongeul sseugo isseoyo.
I am wearing glasses.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Glasses (eyeglasses)" in Korean
What does 안경 mean in Korean?
Glasses (eyeglasses) in Korean is 안경 (angyeong). 안경 means eyeglasses; 쓰다 describes wearing them, not 입다.
How do I use 안경을 쓰다?
안경을 쓰다 (angyeongeul sseuda) means wear glasses. 안경 means eyeglasses; 쓰다 describes wearing them, not 입다.
Which object particle goes after 안경?
Use 을: 안경을. For example, 안경을 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my glasses.”
How is 안경 pronounced?
안경 (angyeong) has 2 Hangul syllables. 안경 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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