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"Neighborhood" in Korean: 동네
동네dongne
Neighborhood in Korean is 동네 (dongne). 동네 is the Korean noun for neighborhood; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
동네에 가고 싶어요.dongnee gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 동네
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dongne
/toŋne/
동네 (dongne) has 2 Hangul syllables. 동네 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Neighborhood" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 동네dongne | Neighborhood Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 동네gakkaun dongne | nearby neighborhood A useful combination with 동네. | A useful combination with 동네. |
| 동네를dongnereul | Neighborhood (as an object) Use 를 when 동네 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 동네 is the object of an action. |
How to use 동네 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
동네에 가고 싶어요.
dongnee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the neighborhood.
동네 appears in a complete sentence for neighborhood.
- 2Asking directions
동네가 어디에 있어요?
dongnega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the neighborhood?
동네가 marks 동네 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
동네에서 만날까요?
dongneeseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the neighborhood?
동네 appears in a complete sentence for neighborhood.
Mistakes English speakers make with 동네
Incorrect: 동네이 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 동네가 어디에 있어요?
When practicing neighborhood, use the correct particle or copula after 동네; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 동네이에요.
Correct: 동네예요.
When practicing neighborhood, when identifying something as 동네, use 동네예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
동네 is the Korean noun for neighborhood; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 동네 (gakkaun dongne) means nearby neighborhood.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 동네
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
동네에 가고 싶어요.
dongnee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the neighborhood.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
동네가 어디에 있어요?
dongnega eodie isseoyo?
Where is the neighborhood?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Neighborhood" in Korean
What does 동네 mean in Korean?
Neighborhood in Korean is 동네 (dongne). 동네 is the Korean noun for neighborhood; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 동네?
가까운 동네 (gakkaun dongne) means nearby neighborhood. 동네 is the Korean noun for neighborhood; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 동네?
The object form is 동네를 because 동네 ends in a vowel.
How is 동네 pronounced?
동네 (dongne) has 2 Hangul syllables. 동네 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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