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"Niece" in Korean: 조카딸
조카딸jokattal
Niece in Korean is 조카딸 (jokattal). 조카딸 specifies a niece; 조카 can refer to a niece or nephew without specifying gender.
Talking about family
제 조카딸이 집에 있어요.je jokattari jibe isseoyo.
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How to pronounce 조카딸
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jokattal
/tɕokʰat͈al/
조카딸 (jokattal) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 조카딸 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Niece" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 조카딸jokattal | Niece Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 조카딸je jokattal | my niece A useful combination with 조카딸. | A useful combination with 조카딸. |
| 조카딸을jokattareul | Niece (as an object) Use 을 when 조카딸 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 조카딸 is the object of an action. |
How to use 조카딸 in real life
- 1Talking about family
제 조카딸이 집에 있어요.
je jokattari jibe isseoyo.
My niece is at home.
조카딸이 marks 조카딸 as the subject.
- 2Explaining who came
조카딸과 같이 왔어요.
jokattalgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my niece.
조카딸 appears in a complete sentence for niece.
- 3Making family plans
오늘 조카딸을 만나요.
oneul jokattareul mannayo.
I am meeting my niece today.
조카딸을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 조카딸
Incorrect: 제 조카딸가 집에 있어요.
Correct: 제 조카딸이 집에 있어요.
When practicing niece, use the correct particle or copula after 조카딸; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 조카딸예요.
Correct: 조카딸이에요.
When practicing niece, when identifying something as 조카딸, use 조카딸이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
조카딸 specifies a niece; 조카 can refer to a niece or nephew without specifying gender. The combination 제 조카딸 (je jokattal) means my niece.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 조카딸
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
제 조카딸이 집에 있어요.
je jokattari jibe isseoyo.
My niece is at home.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
조카딸과 같이 왔어요.
jokattalgwa gachi wasseoyo.
I came with my niece.
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 "Niece" in Korean
What does 조카딸 mean in Korean?
Niece in Korean is 조카딸 (jokattal). 조카딸 specifies a niece; 조카 can refer to a niece or nephew without specifying gender.
How do I use 제 조카딸?
제 조카딸 (je jokattal) means my niece. 조카딸 specifies a niece; 조카 can refer to a niece or nephew without specifying gender.
Which object particle goes after 조카딸?
The object form is 조카딸을 because 조카딸 ends in a consonant.
How is 조카딸 pronounced?
조카딸 (jokattal) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 조카딸 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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