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"Music" in Korean: 음악
음악eumak
Music in Korean is 음악 (eumak). 음악 names music; 노래 is a song and is not interchangeable in every sentence.
An everyday statement
저녁에 음악을 들어요.jeonyeoge eumageul deureoyo.
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How to pronounce 음악
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eumak
/ɯmak̚/
음악 (eumak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 음악 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Music" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 음악eumak | Music Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 음악을 듣다eumageul deutda | listen to music A useful combination with 음악. | A useful combination with 음악. |
| 음악을eumageul | Music (as an object) Use 을 when 음악 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 음악 is the object of an action. |
How to use 음악 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
저녁에 음악을 들어요.
jeonyeoge eumageul deureoyo.
I listen to music in the evening.
This sentence uses 음악 in the music sense.
- 2A different situation
이 음악은 조용해요.
i eumageun joyonghaeyo.
This music is quiet.
This sentence uses 음악 in the music sense.
- 3A useful question or update
어떤 음악을 좋아해요?
eotteon eumageul joahaeyo?
What music do you like?
This sentence uses 음악 in the music sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 음악
Incorrect: 저녁에 음악를 들어요.
Correct: 저녁에 음악을 들어요.
When practicing music, use the correct particle or copula after 음악; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 음악예요.
Correct: 음악이에요.
When practicing music, when identifying something as 음악, use 음악이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
음악 names music; 노래 is a song and is not interchangeable in every sentence. The combination 음악을 듣다 (eumageul deutda) means listen to music.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 음악
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저녁에 음악을 들어요.
jeonyeoge eumageul deureoyo.
I listen to music in the evening.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 음악은 조용해요.
i eumageun joyonghaeyo.
This music is quiet.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Music" in Korean
What does 음악 mean in Korean?
Music in Korean is 음악 (eumak). 음악 names music; 노래 is a song and is not interchangeable in every sentence.
How do I use 음악을 듣다?
음악을 듣다 (eumageul deutda) means listen to music. 음악 names music; 노래 is a song and is not interchangeable in every sentence.
Which object particle goes after 음악?
The object form is 음악을 because 음악 ends in a consonant.
How is 음악 pronounced?
음악 (eumak) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 음악 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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