Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Grass" in Korean: 풀
풀pul
Grass in Korean is 풀 (pul). 풀 is grass or herbaceous plants; 잔디 specifies lawn grass.
Planning an outing
풀을 사진으로 봤어요.pureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 풀
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pul
/pʰul/
풀 (pul) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 풀 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Grass" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 풀pul | Grass Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 풀 풍경pul punggyeong | grass scenery A useful combination with 풀. | A useful combination with 풀. |
| 풀을pureul | Grass (as an object) Use 을 when 풀 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 풀 is the object of an action. |
How to use 풀 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
풀을 사진으로 봤어요.
pureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the grass in a photograph.
풀을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
풀에 가고 싶어요.
pure gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the grass.
풀 appears in a complete sentence for grass.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 풀이 정말 아름다워요.
i puri jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This grass is really beautiful.
풀이 marks 풀 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 풀
Incorrect: 풀를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 풀을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing grass, use the correct particle or copula after 풀; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 풀예요.
Correct: 풀이에요.
When practicing grass, when identifying something as 풀, use 풀이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
풀 is grass or herbaceous plants; 잔디 specifies lawn grass. The combination 풀 풍경 (pul punggyeong) means grass scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 풀
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
풀을 사진으로 봤어요.
pureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the grass in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
풀에 가고 싶어요.
pure gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the grass.
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 "Grass" in Korean
What does 풀 mean in Korean?
Grass in Korean is 풀 (pul). 풀 is grass or herbaceous plants; 잔디 specifies lawn grass.
How do I use 풀 풍경?
풀 풍경 (pul punggyeong) means grass scenery. 풀 is grass or herbaceous plants; 잔디 specifies lawn grass.
Which object particle goes after 풀?
Use 을: 풀을. For example, 풀을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the grass in a photograph.”
How is 풀 pronounced?
풀 (pul) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 풀 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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