Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Lake" in Korean: 호수
호수hosu
Lake in Korean is 호수 (hosu). 호수 is the Korean noun for lake; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
호수를 사진으로 봤어요.hosureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 호수
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hosu
/hosu/
호수 (hosu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 호수 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Lake" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 호수hosu | Lake Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 호수 풍경hosu punggyeong | lake scenery A useful combination with 호수. | A useful combination with 호수. |
| 호수를hosureul | Lake (as an object) Use 를 when 호수 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 호수 is the object of an action. |
How to use 호수 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
호수를 사진으로 봤어요.
hosureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the lake in a photograph.
호수를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
호수에 가고 싶어요.
hosue gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the lake.
호수 appears in a complete sentence for lake.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 호수가 정말 아름다워요.
i hosuga jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This lake is really beautiful.
호수가 marks 호수 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 호수
Incorrect: 호수을 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 호수를 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing lake, use the correct particle or copula after 호수; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 호수이에요.
Correct: 호수예요.
When practicing lake, when identifying something as 호수, use 호수예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
호수 is the Korean noun for lake; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 호수 풍경 (hosu punggyeong) means lake scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 호수
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
호수를 사진으로 봤어요.
hosureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the lake in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
호수에 가고 싶어요.
hosue gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the lake.
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 "Lake" in Korean
What does 호수 mean in Korean?
Lake in Korean is 호수 (hosu). 호수 is the Korean noun for lake; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 호수 풍경?
호수 풍경 (hosu punggyeong) means lake scenery. 호수 is the Korean noun for lake; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 호수?
Use 를: 호수를. For example, 호수를 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the lake in a photograph.”
How is 호수 pronounced?
호수 (hosu) has 2 Hangul syllables. 호수 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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