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"Island" in Korean: 섬
섬seom
Island in Korean is 섬 (seom). 섬 is the Korean noun for island; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
섬을 사진으로 봤어요.seomeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 섬
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seom
/sʌm/
섬 (seom) has 1 Hangul syllable. 섬 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Island" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 섬seom | Island Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 섬 풍경seom punggyeong | island scenery A useful combination with 섬. | A useful combination with 섬. |
| 섬을seomeul | Island (as an object) Use 을 when 섬 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 섬 is the object of an action. |
How to use 섬 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
섬을 사진으로 봤어요.
seomeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the island in a photograph.
섬을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
섬에 가고 싶어요.
seome gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the island.
섬 appears in a complete sentence for island.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 섬이 정말 아름다워요.
i seomi jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This island is really beautiful.
섬이 marks 섬 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 섬
Incorrect: 섬를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 섬을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing island, use the correct particle or copula after 섬; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 섬예요.
Correct: 섬이에요.
When practicing island, when identifying something as 섬, use 섬이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
섬 is the Korean noun for island; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 섬 풍경 (seom punggyeong) means island scenery.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 섬
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
섬을 사진으로 봤어요.
seomeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the island in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
섬에 가고 싶어요.
seome gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the island.
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 "Island" in Korean
What does 섬 mean in Korean?
Island in Korean is 섬 (seom). 섬 is the Korean noun for island; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 섬 풍경?
섬 풍경 (seom punggyeong) means island scenery. 섬 is the Korean noun for island; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 섬?
Use 을: 섬을. For example, 섬을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the island in a photograph.”
How is 섬 pronounced?
섬 (seom) has 1 Hangul syllable. 섬 ends with a nasal m sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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