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"Princess" in Korean: 공주
공주gongju
Princess in Korean is 공주 (gongju). 공주 is the Korean noun for princess; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 공주예요.jeobuneun gongjuyeyo.
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How to pronounce 공주
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gongju
/koŋtɕu/
공주 (gongju) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공주 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Princess" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 공주gongju | Princess Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 공주와 상담gongjuwa sangdam | consultation with a princess A useful combination with 공주. | A useful combination with 공주. |
| 공주를gongjureul | Princess (as an object) Use 를 when 공주 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 공주 is the object of an action. |
How to use 공주 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 공주예요.
jeobuneun gongjuyeyo.
That person is a princess.
공주 appears in a complete sentence for princess.
- 2Finding someone
공주가 여기 있어요.
gongjuga yeogi isseoyo.
The princess is here.
공주가 marks 공주 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
공주와 이야기하고 싶어요.
gongjuwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the princess.
공주 appears in a complete sentence for princess.
Mistakes English speakers make with 공주
Incorrect: 공주이 여기 있어요.
Correct: 공주가 여기 있어요.
When practicing princess, use the correct particle or copula after 공주; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 공주이에요.
Correct: 공주예요.
When practicing princess, when identifying something as 공주, use 공주예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
공주 is the Korean noun for princess; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 공주와 상담 (gongjuwa sangdam) means consultation with a princess.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 공주
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 공주예요.
jeobuneun gongjuyeyo.
That person is a princess.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
공주가 여기 있어요.
gongjuga yeogi isseoyo.
The princess is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Princess" in Korean
What does 공주 mean in Korean?
Princess in Korean is 공주 (gongju). 공주 is the Korean noun for princess; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 공주와 상담?
공주와 상담 (gongjuwa sangdam) means consultation with a princess. 공주 is the Korean noun for princess; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 공주?
The object form is 공주를 because 공주 ends in a vowel.
How is 공주 pronounced?
공주 (gongju) has 2 Hangul syllables. 공주 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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