Korean · Body & Health
"Health" in Korean: 건강
건강geongang
Health in Korean is 건강 (geongang). 건강 is the Korean noun for health; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
건강이 중요해요.geongangi jungyohaeyo.
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How to pronounce 건강
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geongang
/kʌnkaŋ/
건강 (geongang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 건강 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Health" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 건강geongang | Health Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 건강에 대한 질문geongange daehan jilmun | question about health A useful combination with 건강. | A useful combination with 건강. |
| 건강을geongangeul | Health (as an object) Use 을 when 건강 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 건강 is the object of an action. |
How to use 건강 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
건강이 중요해요.
geongangi jungyohaeyo.
Health is important.
This sentence uses 건강 in the health sense.
- 2A different situation
건강을 위해 운동해요.
geongangeul wihae undonghaeyo.
I exercise for my health.
This sentence uses 건강 in the health sense.
- 3A useful question or update
요즘 건강은 어때요?
yojeum geongangeun eottaeyo?
How is your health these days?
This sentence uses 건강 in the health sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 건강
Incorrect: 건강가 중요해요.
Correct: 건강이 중요해요.
When practicing health, use the correct particle or copula after 건강; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 건강예요.
Correct: 건강이에요.
When practicing health, when identifying something as 건강, use 건강이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
건강 is the Korean noun for health; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 건강에 대한 질문 (geongange daehan jilmun) means question about health.
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Tutor-led body and health study exercise: two sentences with 건강
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
건강이 중요해요.
geongangi jungyohaeyo.
Health is important.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
건강을 위해 운동해요.
geongangeul wihae undonghaeyo.
I exercise for my health.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Health" in Korean
What does 건강 mean in Korean?
Health in Korean is 건강 (geongang). 건강 is the Korean noun for health; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 건강에 대한 질문?
건강에 대한 질문 (geongange daehan jilmun) means question about health. 건강 is the Korean noun for health; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 건강?
The object form is 건강을 because 건강 ends in a consonant.
How is 건강 pronounced?
건강 (geongang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 건강 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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