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"Office" in Korean: 사무실
사무실samusil
Office in Korean is 사무실 (samusil). 사무실 is the Korean noun for office; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
사무실에 가고 싶어요.samusire gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 사무실
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samusil
/samusil/
사무실 (samusil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 사무실 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Office" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사무실samusil | Office Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 사무실gakkaun samusil | nearby office A useful combination with 사무실. | A useful combination with 사무실. |
| 사무실을samusireul | Office (as an object) Use 을 when 사무실 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사무실 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사무실 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
사무실에 가고 싶어요.
samusire gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the office.
사무실 appears in a complete sentence for office.
- 2Asking directions
사무실이 어디에 있어요?
samusiri eodie isseoyo?
Where is the office?
사무실이 marks 사무실 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
사무실에서 만날까요?
samusireseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the office?
사무실 appears in a complete sentence for office.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사무실
Incorrect: 사무실가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 사무실이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing office, use the correct particle or copula after 사무실; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사무실예요.
Correct: 사무실이에요.
When practicing office, when identifying something as 사무실, use 사무실이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사무실 is the Korean noun for office; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 사무실 (gakkaun samusil) means nearby office.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 사무실
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사무실에 가고 싶어요.
samusire gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the office.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사무실이 어디에 있어요?
samusiri eodie isseoyo?
Where is the office?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Office" in Korean
What does 사무실 mean in Korean?
Office in Korean is 사무실 (samusil). 사무실 is the Korean noun for office; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 사무실?
가까운 사무실 (gakkaun samusil) means nearby office. 사무실 is the Korean noun for office; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 사무실?
The object form is 사무실을 because 사무실 ends in a consonant.
How is 사무실 pronounced?
사무실 (samusil) has 3 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 사무실 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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