Korean · Home, Clothes & Daily Life
"Mirror" in Korean: 거울
거울geoul
Mirror in Korean is 거울 (geoul). 거울 is the Korean noun for mirror; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Getting ready
거울을 가져왔어요.geoureul gajyeowasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 거울
Say it
geoul
/kʌul/
거울 (geoul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 거울 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Mirror" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 거울geoul | Mirror Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 거울je geoul | my mirror A useful combination with 거울. | A useful combination with 거울. |
| 거울을geoureul | Mirror (as an object) Use 을 when 거울 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 거울 is the object of an action. |
How to use 거울 in real life
- 1Getting ready
거울을 가져왔어요.
geoureul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the mirror.
거울을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
거울을 어디에 뒀어요?
geoureul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the mirror?
거울을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 거울을 사야 해요.
sae geoureul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new mirror.
거울을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 거울
Incorrect: 거울를 가져왔어요.
Correct: 거울을 가져왔어요.
When practicing mirror, use the correct particle or copula after 거울; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 거울예요.
Correct: 거울이에요.
When practicing mirror, when identifying something as 거울, use 거울이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
거울 is the Korean noun for mirror; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place. The combination 제 거울 (je geoul) means my mirror.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 거울
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
거울을 가져왔어요.
geoureul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the mirror.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
거울을 어디에 뒀어요?
geoureul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the mirror?
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 "Mirror" in Korean
What does 거울 mean in Korean?
Mirror in Korean is 거울 (geoul). 거울 is the Korean noun for mirror; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
How do I use 제 거울?
제 거울 (je geoul) means my mirror. 거울 is the Korean noun for mirror; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Which object particle goes after 거울?
Use 을: 거울을. For example, 거울을 가져왔어요. means “I brought the mirror.”
How is 거울 pronounced?
거울 (geoul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 거울 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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