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"Queen" in Korean: 여왕
여왕yeowang
Queen in Korean is 여왕 (yeowang). 여왕 is the Korean noun for queen; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Introducing someone
저분은 여왕이에요.jeobuneun yeowangieyo.
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How to pronounce 여왕
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yeowang
/jʌwaŋ/
여왕 (yeowang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여왕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Queen" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 여왕yeowang | Queen Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 여왕과 상담yeowanggwa sangdam | consultation with a queen A useful combination with 여왕. | A useful combination with 여왕. |
| 여왕을yeowangeul | Queen (as an object) Use 을 when 여왕 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 여왕 is the object of an action. |
How to use 여왕 in real life
- 1Introducing someone
저분은 여왕이에요.
jeobuneun yeowangieyo.
That person is a queen.
여왕이 marks 여왕 as the subject.
- 2Finding someone
여왕이 여기 있어요.
yeowangi yeogi isseoyo.
The queen is here.
여왕이 marks 여왕 as the subject.
- 3Asking to speak
여왕과 이야기하고 싶어요.
yeowanggwa iyagihago sipeoyo.
I would like to talk with the queen.
여왕 appears in a complete sentence for queen.
Mistakes English speakers make with 여왕
Incorrect: 저분은 여왕가에요.
Correct: 저분은 여왕이에요.
When practicing queen, use the correct particle or copula after 여왕; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 여왕예요.
Correct: 여왕이에요.
When practicing queen, when identifying something as 여왕, use 여왕이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
여왕 is the Korean noun for queen; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name. The combination 여왕과 상담 (yeowanggwa sangdam) means consultation with a queen.
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Tutor-led people and family study exercise: two sentences with 여왕
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 여왕이에요.
jeobuneun yeowangieyo.
That person is a queen.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
여왕이 여기 있어요.
yeowangi yeogi isseoyo.
The queen is here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Queen" in Korean
What does 여왕 mean in Korean?
Queen in Korean is 여왕 (yeowang). 여왕 is the Korean noun for queen; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
How do I use 여왕과 상담?
여왕과 상담 (yeowanggwa sangdam) means consultation with a queen. 여왕 is the Korean noun for queen; use the role to identify someone; when speaking to that person, choose an appropriate title or name.
Which object particle goes after 여왕?
The object form is 여왕을 because 여왕 ends in a consonant.
How is 여왕 pronounced?
여왕 (yeowang) has 2 Hangul syllables. 여왕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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