Korean · People & Family
"King" in Korean: 왕
왕wang
King in Korean is 왕 (wang). 왕 is the Korean noun for king; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 왕이에요.jeobuneun wangieyo.
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How to pronounce 왕
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wang
/waŋ/
왕 (wang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 왕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"King" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 왕wang | King Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 왕과 상담wanggwa sangdam | consultation with a king A useful combination with 왕. | A useful combination with 왕. |
| 왕을wangeul | King (as an object) Use 을 when 왕 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 왕 is the object of an action. |
How to use 왕 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 왕이에요.
jeobuneun wangieyo.
That person is a king.
왕이 marks 왕 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
왕이 여기 있어요.
wangi yeogi isseoyo.
The king is here.
왕이 marks 왕 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
왕과 이야기하고 싶어요.
wanggwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the king.
왕 appears in a complete sentence for king.
Mistakes English speakers make with 왕
Incorrect: 저분은 왕가에요.
Correct: 저분은 왕이에요.
When practicing king, use the correct particle or copula after 왕; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 왕예요.
Correct: 왕이에요.
When practicing king, when identifying something as 왕, use 왕이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
왕 is the Korean noun for king; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 왕과 상담 (wanggwa sangdam) means consultation with a king.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 왕
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 왕이에요.
jeobuneun wangieyo.
That person is a king.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
왕이 여기 있어요.
wangi yeogi isseoyo.
The king is here.
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 "King" in Korean
What does 왕 mean in Korean?
King in Korean is 왕 (wang). 왕 is the Korean noun for king; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 왕과 상담?
왕과 상담 (wanggwa sangdam) means consultation with a king. 왕 is the Korean noun for king; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 왕?
The object form is 왕을 because 왕 ends in a consonant.
How is 왕 pronounced?
왕 (wang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 왕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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