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"Man" in Korean: 남자
남자namja
Man in Korean is 남자 (namja). 남자 is the Korean noun for man; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 남자예요.jeobuneun namjayeyo.
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How to pronounce 남자
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namja
/namtɕa/
남자 (namja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 남자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Man" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 남자namja | Man Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 남자와 상담namjawa sangdam | consultation with a man A useful combination with 남자. | A useful combination with 남자. |
| 남자를namjareul | Man (as an object) Use 를 when 남자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 남자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 남자 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 남자예요.
jeobuneun namjayeyo.
That person is a man.
남자 appears in a complete sentence for man.
- 2Finding someone
남자가 여기 있어요.
namjaga yeogi isseoyo.
The man is here.
남자가 marks 남자 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
남자와 이야기하고 싶어요.
namjawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the man.
남자 appears in a complete sentence for man.
Mistakes English speakers make with 남자
Incorrect: 남자이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 남자가 여기 있어요.
When practicing man, use the correct particle or copula after 남자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 남자이에요.
Correct: 남자예요.
When practicing man, when identifying something as 남자, use 남자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
남자 is the Korean noun for man; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 남자와 상담 (namjawa sangdam) means consultation with a man.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 남자
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 남자예요.
jeobuneun namjayeyo.
That person is a man.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
남자가 여기 있어요.
namjaga yeogi isseoyo.
The man is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Man" in Korean
What does 남자 mean in Korean?
Man in Korean is 남자 (namja). 남자 is the Korean noun for man; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 남자와 상담?
남자와 상담 (namjawa sangdam) means consultation with a man. 남자 is the Korean noun for man; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 남자?
The object form is 남자를 because 남자 ends in a vowel.
How is 남자 pronounced?
남자 (namja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 남자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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