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"Market" in Korean: 시장
시장sijang
Market in Korean is 시장 (sijang). 시장 is the Korean noun for market; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
시장에 가고 싶어요.sijange gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 시장
Say it
sijang
/sitɕaŋ/
시장 (sijang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 시장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Market" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 시장sijang | Market Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 시장gakkaun sijang | nearby market A useful combination with 시장. | A useful combination with 시장. |
| 시장을sijangeul | Market (as an object) Use 을 when 시장 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 시장 is the object of an action. |
How to use 시장 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
시장에 가고 싶어요.
sijange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the market.
시장 appears in a complete sentence for market.
- 2Asking directions
시장이 어디에 있어요?
sijangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the market?
시장이 marks 시장 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
시장에서 만날까요?
sijangeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the market?
시장 appears in a complete sentence for market.
Mistakes English speakers make with 시장
Incorrect: 시장가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 시장이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing market, use the correct particle or copula after 시장; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 시장예요.
Correct: 시장이에요.
When practicing market, when identifying something as 시장, use 시장이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
시장 is the Korean noun for market; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 시장 (gakkaun sijang) means nearby market.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 시장
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
시장에 가고 싶어요.
sijange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the market.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
시장이 어디에 있어요?
sijangi eodie isseoyo?
Where is the market?
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 "Market" in Korean
What does 시장 mean in Korean?
Market in Korean is 시장 (sijang). 시장 is the Korean noun for market; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 시장?
가까운 시장 (gakkaun sijang) means nearby market. 시장 is the Korean noun for market; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 시장?
The object form is 시장을 because 시장 ends in a consonant.
How is 시장 pronounced?
시장 (sijang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 시장 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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