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"Movie" in Korean: 영화
영화yeonghwa
Movie in Korean is 영화 (yeonghwa). 영화 is the Korean noun for movie; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
어제 영화를 봤어요.eoje yeonghwareul bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 영화
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yeonghwa
/jʌŋhwa/
영화 (yeonghwa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 영화 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Movie" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 영화yeonghwa | Movie Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 영화를 보다yeonghwareul boda | watch a film A useful combination with 영화. | A useful combination with 영화. |
| 영화를yeonghwareul | Movie (as an object) Use 를 when 영화 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 영화 is the object of an action. |
How to use 영화 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
어제 영화를 봤어요.
eoje yeonghwareul bwasseoyo.
I watched a film yesterday.
This sentence uses 영화 in the movie sense.
- 2A different situation
이 영화는 재미있어요.
i yeonghwaneun jaemiisseoyo.
This film is interesting.
This sentence uses 영화 in the movie sense.
- 3A useful question or update
어떤 영화를 볼까요?
eotteon yeonghwareul bolkkayo?
What film shall we watch?
This sentence uses 영화 in the movie sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 영화
Incorrect: 어제 영화을 봤어요.
Correct: 어제 영화를 봤어요.
When practicing movie, use the correct particle or copula after 영화; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 영화이에요.
Correct: 영화예요.
When practicing movie, when identifying something as 영화, use 영화예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
영화 is the Korean noun for movie; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 영화를 보다 (yeonghwareul boda) means watch a film.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 영화
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
어제 영화를 봤어요.
eoje yeonghwareul bwasseoyo.
I watched a film yesterday.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 영화는 재미있어요.
i yeonghwaneun jaemiisseoyo.
This film is interesting.
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 "Movie" in Korean
What does 영화 mean in Korean?
Movie in Korean is 영화 (yeonghwa). 영화 is the Korean noun for movie; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 영화를 보다?
영화를 보다 (yeonghwareul boda) means watch a film. 영화 is the Korean noun for movie; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 영화?
The object form is 영화를 because 영화 ends in a vowel.
How is 영화 pronounced?
영화 (yeonghwa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 영화 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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