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"North" in Korean: 북쪽
북쪽bukjjok
North in Korean is 북쪽 (bukjjok). 북쪽 is the Korean noun for north; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
북쪽으로 가세요.bukjjogeuro gaseyo.
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How to pronounce 북쪽
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bukjjok
/puk̚tɕ͈ok̚/
북쪽 (bukjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 북쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
"North" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 북쪽bukjjok | North Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 북쪽에 대한 질문bukjjoge daehan jilmun | question about north A useful combination with 북쪽. | A useful combination with 북쪽. |
| 북쪽을bukjjogeul | North (as an object) Use 을 when 북쪽 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 북쪽 is the object of an action. |
How to use 북쪽 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
북쪽으로 가세요.
bukjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go north.
This sentence uses 북쪽 in the north sense.
- 2A different situation
북쪽에 산이 있어요.
bukjjoge sani isseoyo.
There is a mountain to the north.
This sentence uses 북쪽 in the north sense.
- 3A useful question or update
바람이 북쪽에서 불어요.
barami bukjjogeseo bureoyo.
The wind blows from the north.
This sentence uses 북쪽 in the north sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 북쪽
Incorrect: 북쪽를
Correct: 북쪽을
When practicing north, the object form of 북쪽 is 북쪽을, because the noun ends in a consonant.
Incorrect: 북쪽예요.
Correct: 북쪽이에요.
When practicing north, when identifying something as 북쪽, use 북쪽이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
북쪽 is the Korean noun for north; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 북쪽에 대한 질문 (bukjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about north.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 북쪽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
북쪽으로 가세요.
bukjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go north.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
북쪽에 산이 있어요.
bukjjoge sani isseoyo.
There is a mountain to the north.
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FAQ
Common questions about "North" in Korean
What does 북쪽 mean in Korean?
North in Korean is 북쪽 (bukjjok). 북쪽 is the Korean noun for north; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 북쪽에 대한 질문?
북쪽에 대한 질문 (bukjjoge daehan jilmun) means question about north. 북쪽 is the Korean noun for north; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 북쪽?
The object form is 북쪽을 because 북쪽 ends in a consonant.
How is 북쪽 pronounced?
북쪽 (bukjjok) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final k in 북쪽 closes without an English-style release; the sound links when a vowel particle follows.
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