Korean · Time, Numbers & Colors
"One thousand" in Korean: 천
천cheon
One thousand in Korean is 천 (cheon). 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
One thousand: starting the exchange
천 분만 기다려 주세요.cheon bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 천
Say it
cheon
/tɕʰʌn/
천 is read cheon. In 천 개, read the full phrase as cheon gae.
"One thousand" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 천cheon | One thousand The inventory form for one thousand. | The inventory form for one thousand. |
| 천 개cheon gae | 1000 items 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral. | 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral. |
How to use 천 in real life
- 1One thousand: starting the exchange
천 분만 기다려 주세요.
cheon bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 1000 minutes.
천 is the Sino-Korean value used before the minute counter 분.
- 2One thousand: adding useful context
천 더하기 천은 얼마예요?
cheon deohagi cheoneun eolmayeyo?
What is 1000 plus 1000?
This calculation uses the Sino-Korean numeral 천.
- 3One thousand: a different conversation
천 개가 필요해요.
cheon gaega piryohaeyo.
I need 1000 items.
천 is the counting form used before 개 in this item quantity.
Mistakes English speakers make with 천
Incorrect: 천 분만 기다려 주으세요.
Correct: 천 분만 기다려 주세요.
When practicing one thousand, the vowel-final stem 주 takes 세요 directly; do not add 으. The complete correction is 천 분만 기다려 주세요.
Incorrect: 천 더하기 천은 얼마에요?
Correct: 천 더하기 천은 얼마예요?
When practicing one thousand, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 천 더하기 천은 얼마예요?
Good to know
천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led time numbers and colors study exercise: two sentences with 천
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
천 분만 기다려 주세요.
cheon bunman gidaryeo juseyo.
Please wait just 1000 minutes.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
천 더하기 천은 얼마예요?
cheon deohagi cheoneun eolmayeyo?
What is 1000 plus 1000?
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 "One thousand" in Korean
What does 천 mean?
One thousand in Korean is 천 (cheon). 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
When should I say 천 개?
천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
How does 천 개 differ from the basic expression?
천 개 means “1000 items”. 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
Can I use 천 in a full sentence?
천 분만 기다려 주세요. means “Please wait just 1000 minutes.” 천 is the Sino-Korean form for 1000; use it for minutes, dates, prices, and calculation. For 1000 items, 천 개 uses this Sino-Korean value rather than a separate native numeral.
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