Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Leaf" in Korean: 잎
잎ip
Leaf in Korean is 잎 (ip). 잎 is a leaf; before a vowel particle the final ㅍ links, as in 잎이.
Planning an outing
잎을 사진으로 봤어요.ipeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 잎
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ip
/ip̚/
잎 (ip) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final p in 잎 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Leaf" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 잎ip | Leaf Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 잎 풍경ip punggyeong | leaf scenery A useful combination with 잎. | A useful combination with 잎. |
| 잎을ipeul | Leaf (as an object) Use 을 when 잎 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 잎 is the object of an action. |
How to use 잎 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
잎을 사진으로 봤어요.
ipeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the leaf in a photograph.
잎을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
잎에 가고 싶어요.
ipe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the leaf.
잎 appears in a complete sentence for leaf.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 잎이 정말 아름다워요.
i ipi jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This leaf is really beautiful.
잎이 marks 잎 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 잎
Incorrect: 잎를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 잎을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing leaf, use the correct particle or copula after 잎; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 잎예요.
Correct: 잎이에요.
When practicing leaf, when identifying something as 잎, use 잎이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
잎 is a leaf; before a vowel particle the final ㅍ links, as in 잎이. The combination 잎 풍경 (ip punggyeong) means leaf scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 잎
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
잎을 사진으로 봤어요.
ipeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the leaf in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
잎에 가고 싶어요.
ipe gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the leaf.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leaf" in Korean
What does 잎 mean in Korean?
Leaf in Korean is 잎 (ip). 잎 is a leaf; before a vowel particle the final ㅍ links, as in 잎이.
How do I use 잎 풍경?
잎 풍경 (ip punggyeong) means leaf scenery. 잎 is a leaf; before a vowel particle the final ㅍ links, as in 잎이.
Which object particle goes after 잎?
Use 을: 잎을. For example, 잎을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the leaf in a photograph.”
How is 잎 pronounced?
잎 (ip) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final p in 잎 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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