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"Noon" in Korean: 정오
정오jeongo
Noon in Korean is 정오 (jeongo). 정오 means noon exactly; 점심 can name lunch or a less precise midday period.
An everyday statement
정오에 만나요.jeongoe mannayo.
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How to pronounce 정오
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jeongo
/tɕʌŋo/
정오 (jeongo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 정오 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Noon" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 정오jeongo | Noon Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 오늘 정오oneul jeongo | noon today A specific 정오 time expression. | A specific 정오 time expression. |
| 정오를jeongoreul | Noon (as an object) Use 를 when 정오 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 정오 is the object of an action. |
How to use 정오 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
정오에 만나요.
jeongoe mannayo.
Let’s meet at noon.
This sentence uses 정오 in the noon sense.
- 2A different situation
정오까지 일했어요.
jeongokkaji ilhaesseoyo.
I worked until noon.
This sentence uses 정오 in the noon sense.
- 3A useful question or update
정오가 지났어요.
jeongoga jinasseoyo.
Noon has passed.
This sentence uses 정오 in the noon sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 정오
Incorrect: 정오이 지났어요.
Correct: 정오가 지났어요.
When practicing noon, use the correct particle or copula after 정오; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 정오이에요.
Correct: 정오예요.
When practicing noon, when identifying something as 정오, use 정오예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
정오 means noon exactly; 점심 can name lunch or a less precise midday period. 오늘 정오 is a useful specific time expression.
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Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 정오
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
정오에 만나요.
jeongoe mannayo.
Let’s meet at noon.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
정오까지 일했어요.
jeongokkaji ilhaesseoyo.
I worked until noon.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Noon" in Korean
What does 정오 mean in Korean?
Noon in Korean is 정오 (jeongo). 정오 means noon exactly; 점심 can name lunch or a less precise midday period.
How do I use 오늘 정오?
오늘 정오 (oneul jeongo) means noon today. 정오 means noon exactly; 점심 can name lunch or a less precise midday period.
Which object particle goes after 정오?
The object form is 정오를 because 정오 ends in a vowel.
How is 정오 pronounced?
정오 (jeongo) has 2 Hangul syllables. 정오 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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