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"Napkin" in Korean: 냅킨
냅킨naepkin
Napkin in Korean is 냅킨 (naepkin). 냅킨 is a table napkin; 수건 is a towel and 휴지 can refer to tissue or toilet paper.
At the table
냅킨을 하나 더 주세요.naepkineul hana deo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 냅킨
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naepkin
/nɛp̚kʰin/
냅킨 (naepkin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 냅킨 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Napkin" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 냅킨naepkin | Napkin Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 종이 냅킨jongi naepkin | paper napkin A useful combination with 냅킨. | A useful combination with 냅킨. |
| 냅킨을naepkineul | Napkin (as an object) Use 을 when 냅킨 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 냅킨 is the object of an action. |
How to use 냅킨 in real life
- 1At the table
냅킨을 하나 더 주세요.
naepkineul hana deo juseyo.
Please give me one more napkin.
냅킨을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Checking tableware
이 냅킨이 깨끗해요.
i naepkini kkaekkeutaeyo.
This napkin is clean.
냅킨이 marks 냅킨 as the subject.
- 3Setting the table
냅킨을 어디에 놓을까요?
naepkineul eodie noeulkkayo?
Where shall I put the napkin?
냅킨을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 냅킨
Incorrect: 냅킨를 하나 더 주세요.
Correct: 냅킨을 하나 더 주세요.
When practicing napkin, use the correct particle or copula after 냅킨; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 냅킨예요.
Correct: 냅킨이에요.
When practicing napkin, when identifying something as 냅킨, use 냅킨이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
냅킨 is a table napkin; 수건 is a towel and 휴지 can refer to tissue or toilet paper. The combination 종이 냅킨 (jongi naepkin) means paper napkin.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 냅킨
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
냅킨을 하나 더 주세요.
naepkineul hana deo juseyo.
Please give me one more napkin.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이 냅킨이 깨끗해요.
i naepkini kkaekkeutaeyo.
This napkin is clean.
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 "Napkin" in Korean
What does 냅킨 mean in Korean?
Napkin in Korean is 냅킨 (naepkin). 냅킨 is a table napkin; 수건 is a towel and 휴지 can refer to tissue or toilet paper.
How do I use 종이 냅킨?
종이 냅킨 (jongi naepkin) means paper napkin. 냅킨 is a table napkin; 수건 is a towel and 휴지 can refer to tissue or toilet paper.
Which object particle goes after 냅킨?
Use 을: 냅킨을. For example, 냅킨을 하나 더 주세요. means “Please give me one more napkin.”
How is 냅킨 pronounced?
냅킨 (naepkin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 냅킨 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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