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