Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Plant" in Korean: 식물
식물singmul
Plant in Korean is 식물 (singmul). 식물 is a plant as a living organism; 공장 is an industrial plant and is different.
Planning an outing
식물을 사진으로 봤어요.singmureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 식물
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singmul
/siŋmul/
식물 (singmul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 식물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
"Plant" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 식물singmul | Plant Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 식물 풍경singmul punggyeong | plant scenery A useful combination with 식물. | A useful combination with 식물. |
| 식물을singmureul | Plant (as an object) Use 을 when 식물 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 식물 is the object of an action. |
How to use 식물 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
식물을 사진으로 봤어요.
singmureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the plant in a photograph.
식물을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
식물에 가고 싶어요.
singmure gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the plant.
식물 appears in a complete sentence for plant.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 식물이 정말 아름다워요.
i singmuri jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This plant is really beautiful.
식물이 marks 식물 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 식물
Incorrect: 식물를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 식물을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing plant, use the correct particle or copula after 식물; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 식물예요.
Correct: 식물이에요.
When practicing plant, when identifying something as 식물, use 식물이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
식물 is a plant as a living organism; 공장 is an industrial plant and is different. The combination 식물 풍경 (singmul punggyeong) means plant scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 식물
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
식물을 사진으로 봤어요.
singmureul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the plant in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
식물에 가고 싶어요.
singmure gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the plant.
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 "Plant" in Korean
What does 식물 mean in Korean?
Plant in Korean is 식물 (singmul). 식물 is a plant as a living organism; 공장 is an industrial plant and is different.
How do I use 식물 풍경?
식물 풍경 (singmul punggyeong) means plant scenery. 식물 is a plant as a living organism; 공장 is an industrial plant and is different.
Which object particle goes after 식물?
Use 을: 식물을. For example, 식물을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the plant in a photograph.”
How is 식물 pronounced?
식물 (singmul) has 2 Hangul syllables. The final ㄹ in 식물 is l-like; before a vowel it can link as a brief tapped r.
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