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"Photo" in Korean: 사진
사진sajin
Photo in Korean is 사진 (sajin). 사진 is the Korean noun for photo; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Getting ready
사진을 가져왔어요.sajineul gajyeowasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 사진
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sajin
/satɕin/
사진 (sajin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사진 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Photo" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 사진sajin | Photo Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 제 사진je sajin | my photo A useful combination with 사진. | A useful combination with 사진. |
| 사진을sajineul | Photo (as an object) Use 을 when 사진 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 사진 is the object of an action. |
How to use 사진 in real life
- 1Getting ready
사진을 가져왔어요.
sajineul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the photo.
사진을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Looking for an item
사진을 어디에 뒀어요?
sajineul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the photo?
사진을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 3Replacing something
새 사진을 사야 해요.
sae sajineul saya haeyo.
I need to buy a new photo.
사진을 uses 을 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 사진
Incorrect: 사진를 가져왔어요.
Correct: 사진을 가져왔어요.
When practicing photo, use the correct particle or copula after 사진; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 사진예요.
Correct: 사진이에요.
When practicing photo, when identifying something as 사진, use 사진이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
사진 is the Korean noun for photo; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place. The combination 제 사진 (je sajin) means my photo.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 사진
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
사진을 가져왔어요.
sajineul gajyeowasseoyo.
I brought the photo.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
사진을 어디에 뒀어요?
sajineul eodie dwosseoyo?
Where did you put the photo?
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 "Photo" in Korean
What does 사진 mean in Korean?
Photo in Korean is 사진 (sajin). 사진 is the Korean noun for photo; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
How do I use 제 사진?
제 사진 (je sajin) means my photo. 사진 is the Korean noun for photo; 가져오다 means bring this item here; 가져가다 means take it away to another place.
Which object particle goes after 사진?
Use 을: 사진을. For example, 사진을 가져왔어요. means “I brought the photo.”
How is 사진 pronounced?
사진 (sajin) has 2 Hangul syllables. 사진 ends with a nasal n sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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