Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Moon" in Korean: 달
달dal
Moon in Korean is 달 (dal). 달 is the Korean noun for moon; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
오늘 달이 밝아요.oneul dari balgayo.
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How to pronounce 달
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dal
/tal/
달 (dal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 달 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Moon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 달dal | Moon Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 보름달boreumdal | full moon A useful combination with 달. | A useful combination with 달. |
| 달을dareul | Moon (as an object) Use 을 when 달 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 달 is the object of an action. |
How to use 달 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
오늘 달이 밝아요.
oneul dari balgayo.
The moon is bright today.
This sentence uses 달 in the moon sense.
- 2A different situation
달을 사진으로 찍었어요.
dareul sajineuro jjigeosseoyo.
I photographed the moon.
This sentence uses 달 in the moon sense.
- 3A useful question or update
달이 구름 뒤에 있어요.
dari gureum dwie isseoyo.
The moon is behind the clouds.
This sentence uses 달 in the moon sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 달
Incorrect: 오늘 달가 밝아요.
Correct: 오늘 달이 밝아요.
When practicing moon, use the correct particle or copula after 달; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 달예요.
Correct: 달이에요.
When practicing moon, when identifying something as 달, use 달이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
달 is the Korean noun for moon; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 보름달 (boreumdal) means full moon.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 달
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오늘 달이 밝아요.
oneul dari balgayo.
The moon is bright today.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
달을 사진으로 찍었어요.
dareul sajineuro jjigeosseoyo.
I photographed the moon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Moon" in Korean
What does 달 mean in Korean?
Moon in Korean is 달 (dal). 달 is the Korean noun for moon; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 보름달?
보름달 (boreumdal) means full moon. 달 is the Korean noun for moon; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 달?
The object form is 달을 because 달 ends in a consonant.
How is 달 pronounced?
달 (dal) has 1 Hangul syllable. The final ㄹ in 달 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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