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"Internet" in Korean: 인터넷

인터넷inteonet

Say it: inteonetnoun/intʰʌnet̚/

Internet in Korean is 인터넷 (inteonet). 인터넷 is the Korean noun for internet; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.

An everyday statement

인터넷이 안 돼요.

inteonesi an dwaeyo.

The internet is not working.
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How to pronounce 인터넷

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inteonet

/intʰʌnet̚/

인터넷 (inteonet) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final t in 인터넷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.

"Internet" in Korean: quick reference

KoreanEnglish
인터넷inteonetInternet

Basic dictionary noun.

인터넷 연결inteonet yeongyeolinternet connection

A useful combination with 인터넷.

인터넷을inteoneseulInternet (as an object)

Use 을 when 인터넷 is the object of an action.

How to use 인터넷 in real life

  1. 1An everyday statement

    인터넷이 안 돼요.

    inteonesi an dwaeyo.

    The internet is not working.

    This sentence uses 인터넷 in the internet sense.

  2. 2A different situation

    인터넷으로 표를 샀어요.

    inteoneseuro pyoreul sasseoyo.

    I bought a ticket online.

    This sentence uses 인터넷 in the internet sense.

  3. 3A useful question or update

    인터넷 연결이 느려요.

    inteonet yeongyeori neuryeoyo.

    The internet connection is slow.

    This sentence uses 인터넷 in the internet sense.

Mistakes English speakers make with 인터넷

Incorrect: 인터넷가 안 돼요.

Correct: 인터넷이 안 돼요.

When practicing internet, use the correct particle or copula after 인터넷; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.

Incorrect: 인터넷예요.

Correct: 인터넷이에요.

When practicing internet, when identifying something as 인터넷, use 인터넷이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.

Good to know

인터넷 is the Korean noun for internet; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 인터넷 연결 (inteonet yeongyeol) means internet connection.

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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 인터넷

  1. Partner

    이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?

    i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?

    Shall we say a sentence using this expression?

  2. You

    인터넷이 안 돼요.

    inteonesi an dwaeyo.

    The internet is not working.

  3. Partner

    좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?

    joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?

    Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?

  4. You

    인터넷으로 표를 샀어요.

    inteoneseuro pyoreul sasseoyo.

    I bought a ticket online.

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 "Internet" in Korean

What does 인터넷 mean in Korean?

Internet in Korean is 인터넷 (inteonet). 인터넷 is the Korean noun for internet; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.

How do I use 인터넷 연결?

인터넷 연결 (inteonet yeongyeol) means internet connection. 인터넷 is the Korean noun for internet; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.

Which object particle goes after 인터넷?

The object form is 인터넷을 because 인터넷 ends in a consonant.

How is 인터넷 pronounced?

인터넷 (inteonet) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final t in 인터넷 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.

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