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"Prince" in Korean: 왕자
왕자wangja
Prince in Korean is 왕자 (wangja). 왕자 is the Korean noun for prince; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 왕자예요.jeobuneun wangjayeyo.
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How to pronounce 왕자
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wangja
/waŋtɕa/
왕자 (wangja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 왕자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Prince" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 왕자wangja | Prince Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 왕자와 상담wangjawa sangdam | consultation with a prince A useful combination with 왕자. | A useful combination with 왕자. |
| 왕자를wangjareul | Prince (as an object) Use 를 when 왕자 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 왕자 is the object of an action. |
How to use 왕자 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 왕자예요.
jeobuneun wangjayeyo.
That person is a prince.
왕자 appears in a complete sentence for prince.
- 2Finding someone
왕자가 여기 있어요.
wangjaga yeogi isseoyo.
The prince is here.
왕자가 marks 왕자 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
왕자와 이야기하고 싶어요.
wangjawa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the prince.
왕자 appears in a complete sentence for prince.
Mistakes English speakers make with 왕자
Incorrect: 왕자이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 왕자가 여기 있어요.
When practicing prince, use the correct particle or copula after 왕자; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 왕자이에요.
Correct: 왕자예요.
When practicing prince, when identifying something as 왕자, use 왕자예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
왕자 is the Korean noun for prince; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 왕자와 상담 (wangjawa sangdam) means consultation with a prince.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 왕자
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
저분은 왕자예요.
jeobuneun wangjayeyo.
That person is a prince.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
왕자가 여기 있어요.
wangjaga yeogi isseoyo.
The prince is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Prince" in Korean
What does 왕자 mean in Korean?
Prince in Korean is 왕자 (wangja). 왕자 is the Korean noun for prince; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 왕자와 상담?
왕자와 상담 (wangjawa sangdam) means consultation with a prince. 왕자 is the Korean noun for prince; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 왕자?
The object form is 왕자를 because 왕자 ends in a vowel.
How is 왕자 pronounced?
왕자 (wangja) has 2 Hangul syllables. 왕자 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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