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"Museum" in Korean: 박물관
박물관bangmulgwan
Museum in Korean is 박물관 (bangmulgwan). 박물관 is the Korean noun for museum; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
박물관에 가고 싶어요.bangmulgwane gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 박물관
Say it
bangmulgwan
/paŋmulkwan/
박물관 (bangmulgwan) has 3 Hangul syllables. 박물관 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Museum" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 박물관bangmulgwan | Museum Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 박물관gakkaun bangmulgwan | nearby museum A useful combination with 박물관. | A useful combination with 박물관. |
| 박물관을bangmulgwaneul | Museum (as an object) Use 을 when 박물관 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 박물관 is the object of an action. |
How to use 박물관 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
박물관에 가고 싶어요.
bangmulgwane gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the museum.
박물관 appears in a complete sentence for museum.
- 2Asking directions
박물관이 어디에 있어요?
bangmulgwani eodie isseoyo?
Where is the museum?
박물관이 marks 박물관 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
박물관에서 만날까요?
bangmulgwaneseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the museum?
박물관 appears in a complete sentence for museum.
Mistakes English speakers make with 박물관
Incorrect: 박물관가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 박물관이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing museum, use the correct particle or copula after 박물관; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 박물관예요.
Correct: 박물관이에요.
When practicing museum, when identifying something as 박물관, use 박물관이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
박물관 is the Korean noun for museum; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 박물관 (gakkaun bangmulgwan) means nearby museum.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 박물관
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
박물관에 가고 싶어요.
bangmulgwane gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the museum.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
박물관이 어디에 있어요?
bangmulgwani eodie isseoyo?
Where is the museum?
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 "Museum" in Korean
What does 박물관 mean in Korean?
Museum in Korean is 박물관 (bangmulgwan). 박물관 is the Korean noun for museum; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 박물관?
가까운 박물관 (gakkaun bangmulgwan) means nearby museum. 박물관 is the Korean noun for museum; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 박물관?
The object form is 박물관을 because 박물관 ends in a consonant.
How is 박물관 pronounced?
박물관 (bangmulgwan) has 3 Hangul syllables. 박물관 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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