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"Park" in Korean: 공원
공원gongwon
Park in Korean is 공원 (gongwon). 공원 is the Korean noun for park; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Choosing a destination
공원에 가고 싶어요.gongwone gago sipeoyo.
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How to pronounce 공원
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gongwon
/koŋwʌn/
공원 (gongwon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Park" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 공원gongwon | Park Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 가까운 공원gakkaun gongwon | nearby park A useful combination with 공원. | A useful combination with 공원. |
| 공원을gongwoneul | Park (as an object) Use 을 when 공원 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 공원 is the object of an action. |
How to use 공원 in real life
- 1Choosing a destination
공원에 가고 싶어요.
gongwone gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the park.
공원 appears in a complete sentence for park.
- 2Asking directions
공원이 어디에 있어요?
gongwoni eodie isseoyo?
Where is the park?
공원이 marks 공원 as the subject.
- 3Arranging a meeting
공원에서 만날까요?
gongwoneseo mannalkkayo?
Shall we meet at the park?
공원 appears in a complete sentence for park.
Mistakes English speakers make with 공원
Incorrect: 공원가 어디에 있어요?
Correct: 공원이 어디에 있어요?
When practicing park, use the correct particle or copula after 공원; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 공원예요.
Correct: 공원이에요.
When practicing park, when identifying something as 공원, use 공원이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
공원 is the Korean noun for park; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there. The combination 가까운 공원 (gakkaun gongwon) means nearby park.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 공원
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
공원에 가고 싶어요.
gongwone gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the park.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
공원이 어디에 있어요?
gongwoni eodie isseoyo?
Where is the park?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Park" in Korean
What does 공원 mean in Korean?
Park in Korean is 공원 (gongwon). 공원 is the Korean noun for park; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
How do I use 가까운 공원?
가까운 공원 (gakkaun gongwon) means nearby park. 공원 is the Korean noun for park; use 에 for movement to this place and 에서 for an activity taking place there.
Which object particle goes after 공원?
The object form is 공원을 because 공원 ends in a consonant.
How is 공원 pronounced?
공원 (gongwon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공원 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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