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"Onion" in Korean: 양파
양파yangpa
Onion in Korean is 양파 (yangpa). 양파 is onion; 파 is green onion and should not be substituted in a shopping request.
Preparing ingredients
양파를 잘게 썰어요.yangpareul jalge sseoreoyo.
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How to pronounce 양파
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yangpa
/jaŋpʰa/
양파 (yangpa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 양파 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Onion" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 양파yangpa | Onion Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 양파 한 개yangpa han gae | one onion A useful combination with 양파. | A useful combination with 양파. |
| 양파를yangpareul | Onion (as an object) Use 를 when 양파 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 양파 is the object of an action. |
How to use 양파 in real life
- 1Preparing ingredients
양파를 잘게 썰어요.
yangpareul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the onion finely.
양파를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Buying vegetables
양파를 시장에서 사요.
yangpareul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy onion at the market.
양파를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Checking ingredients
이 요리에 양파가 들어가요?
i yorie yangpaga deureogayo?
Does this dish contain onion?
양파가 marks 양파 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 양파
Incorrect: 양파을 잘게 썰어요.
Correct: 양파를 잘게 썰어요.
When practicing onion, use the correct particle or copula after 양파; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 양파이에요.
Correct: 양파예요.
When practicing onion, when identifying something as 양파, use 양파예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
양파 is onion; 파 is green onion and should not be substituted in a shopping request. The combination 양파 한 개 (yangpa han gae) means one onion.
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Tutor-led food and drink study exercise: two sentences with 양파
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
양파를 잘게 썰어요.
yangpareul jalge sseoreoyo.
I chop the onion finely.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
양파를 시장에서 사요.
yangpareul sijangeseo sayo.
I buy onion at the market.
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 "Onion" in Korean
What does 양파 mean in Korean?
Onion in Korean is 양파 (yangpa). 양파 is onion; 파 is green onion and should not be substituted in a shopping request.
How do I use 양파 한 개?
양파 한 개 (yangpa han gae) means one onion. 양파 is onion; 파 is green onion and should not be substituted in a shopping request.
Which object particle goes after 양파?
Use 를: 양파를. For example, 양파를 잘게 썰어요. means “I chop the onion finely.”
How is 양파 pronounced?
양파 (yangpa) has 2 Hangul syllables. 양파 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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