Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Mountain" in Korean: 산
산san
Mountain in Korean is 산 (san). 산 is the Korean noun for mountain; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
산을 사진으로 봤어요.saneul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 산
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san
/san/
산 (san) has 1 Hangul syllable. 산 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Mountain" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 산san | Mountain Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 산 풍경san punggyeong | mountain scenery A useful combination with 산. | A useful combination with 산. |
| 산을saneul | Mountain (as an object) Use 을 when 산 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 산 is the object of an action. |
How to use 산 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
산을 사진으로 봤어요.
saneul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the mountain in a photograph.
산을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
산에 가고 싶어요.
sane gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the mountain.
산 appears in a complete sentence for mountain.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 산이 정말 아름다워요.
i sani jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This mountain is really beautiful.
산이 marks 산 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 산
Incorrect: 산를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 산을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing mountain, use the correct particle or copula after 산; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 산예요.
Correct: 산이에요.
When practicing mountain, when identifying something as 산, use 산이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
산 is the Korean noun for mountain; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 산 풍경 (san punggyeong) means mountain scenery.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 산
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
산을 사진으로 봤어요.
saneul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the mountain in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
산에 가고 싶어요.
sane gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the mountain.
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 "Mountain" in Korean
What does 산 mean in Korean?
Mountain in Korean is 산 (san). 산 is the Korean noun for mountain; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 산 풍경?
산 풍경 (san punggyeong) means mountain scenery. 산 is the Korean noun for mountain; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 산?
Use 을: 산을. For example, 산을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the mountain in a photograph.”
How is 산 pronounced?
산 (san) has 1 Hangul syllable. 산 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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