Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"Minute" in Korean: 분
분bun
Minute in Korean is 분 (bun). 분 means minute or a respectful person counter; time context distinguishes them.
An everyday statement
십 분만 기다려 주세요.sip bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 분
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bun
/pun/
분 (bun) has 1 Hangul syllable. 분 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Minute" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 분bun | Minute Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 십 분sip bun | ten minutes A useful combination with 분. | A useful combination with 분. |
| 분을buneul | Minute (as an object) Use 을 when 분 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 분 is the object of an action. |
How to use 분 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
십 분만 기다려 주세요.
sip bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just ten minutes.
This sentence uses 분 in the minute sense.
- 2A different situation
오 분 뒤에 출발해요.
o bun dwie chulbalhaeyo.
We leave in five minutes.
This sentence uses 분 in the minute sense.
- 3A useful question or update
몇 분 걸려요?
myeot bun geollyeoyo?
How many minutes does it take?
This sentence uses 분 in the minute sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 분
Incorrect: 분를
Correct: 분을
When practicing minute, the object form of 분 is 분을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 분예요.
Correct: 분이에요.
When practicing minute, when identifying something as 분, use 분이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
분 means minute or a respectful person counter; time context distinguishes them. The combination 십 분 (sip bun) means ten minutes.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 분
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
십 분만 기다려 주세요.
sip bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just ten minutes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오 분 뒤에 출발해요.
o bun dwie chulbalhaeyo.
We leave in five minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Minute" in Korean
What does 분 mean in Korean?
Minute in Korean is 분 (bun). 분 means minute or a respectful person counter; time context distinguishes them.
How do I use 십 분?
십 분 (sip bun) means ten minutes. 분 means minute or a respectful person counter; time context distinguishes them.
Which object particle goes after 분?
The object form is 분을 because 분 ends in a consonant.
How is 분 pronounced?
분 (bun) has 1 Hangul syllable. 분 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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