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"Passport" in Korean: 여권
여권yeogwon
Passport in Korean is 여권 (yeogwon). 여권 is a passport; 비자 is a visa and cannot substitute for this document.
Presenting a document
여권을 보여 주세요.yeogwoneul boyeo juseyo.
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How to pronounce 여권
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yeogwon
/jʌkwʌn/
여권 (yeogwon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여권 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Passport" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여권yeogwon | Passport Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 여권 확인yeogwon hwagin | passport check A useful combination with 여권. | A useful combination with 여권. |
| 여권을yeogwoneul | Passport (as an object) Use 을 when 여권 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 여권 is the object of an action. |
How to use 여권 in real life
- 1Presenting a document
여권을 보여 주세요.
yeogwoneul boyeo juseyo.
Please show the passport.
여권을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Arriving prepared
여권을 가져왔어요.
yeogwoneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought my passport.
여권을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Checking requirements
여권이 필요해요?
yeogwoni piryohaeyo?
Is the passport needed?
여권이 marks 여권 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여권
Incorrect: 여권를 보여 주세요.
Correct: 여권을 보여 주세요.
When practicing passport, use the correct particle or copula after 여권; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 여권예요.
Correct: 여권이에요.
When practicing passport, when identifying something as 여권, use 여권이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
여권 is a passport; 비자 is a visa and cannot substitute for this document. The combination 여권 확인 (yeogwon hwagin) means passport check.
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Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 여권
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
여권을 보여 주세요.
yeogwoneul boyeo juseyo.
Please show the passport.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여권을 가져왔어요.
yeogwoneul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought my passport.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Passport" in Korean
What does 여권 mean in Korean?
Passport in Korean is 여권 (yeogwon). 여권 is a passport; 비자 is a visa and cannot substitute for this document.
How do I use 여권 확인?
여권 확인 (yeogwon hwagin) means passport check. 여권 is a passport; 비자 is a visa and cannot substitute for this document.
Which object particle goes after 여권?
Use 을: 여권을. For example, 여권을 보여 주세요. means “Please show the passport.”
How is 여권 pronounced?
여권 (yeogwon) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여권 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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