Korean · People & Family
"Neighbor" in Korean: 이웃
이웃iut
Neighbor in Korean is 이웃 (iut). 이웃 is the Korean noun for neighbor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 이웃이에요.jeobuneun iusieyo.
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How to pronounce 이웃
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iut
/iut̚/
이웃 (iut) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 이웃 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"Neighbor" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 이웃iut | Neighbor Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 이웃과 상담iutgwa sangdam | consultation with a neighbor A useful combination with 이웃. | A useful combination with 이웃. |
| 이웃을iuseul | Neighbor (as an object) Use 을 when 이웃 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 이웃 is the object of an action. |
How to use 이웃 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 이웃이에요.
jeobuneun iusieyo.
That person is a neighbor.
이웃이 marks 이웃 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
이웃이 여기 있어요.
iusi yeogi isseoyo.
The neighbor is here.
이웃이 marks 이웃 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
이웃과 이야기하고 싶어요.
iutgwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the neighbor.
이웃 appears in a complete sentence for neighbor.
Mistakes English speakers make with 이웃
Incorrect: 저분은 이웃가에요.
Correct: 저분은 이웃이에요.
When practicing neighbor, use the correct particle or copula after 이웃; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 이웃예요.
Correct: 이웃이에요.
When practicing neighbor, when identifying something as 이웃, use 이웃이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
이웃 is the Korean noun for neighbor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 이웃과 상담 (iutgwa sangdam) means consultation with a neighbor.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 이웃
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 이웃이에요.
jeobuneun iusieyo.
That person is a neighbor.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
이웃이 여기 있어요.
iusi yeogi isseoyo.
The neighbor is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighbor" in Korean
What does 이웃 mean in Korean?
Neighbor in Korean is 이웃 (iut). 이웃 is the Korean noun for neighbor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 이웃과 상담?
이웃과 상담 (iutgwa sangdam) means consultation with a neighbor. 이웃 is the Korean noun for neighbor; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 이웃?
The object form is 이웃을 because 이웃 ends in a consonant.
How is 이웃 pronounced?
이웃 (iut) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final t in 이웃 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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