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"Rainbow" in Korean: 무지개
무지개mujigae
Rainbow in Korean is 무지개 (mujigae). 무지개 is the Korean noun for rainbow; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
An everyday statement
무지개가 보여요.mujigaega boyeoyo.
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How to pronounce 무지개
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mujigae
/mutɕikɛ/
무지개 (mujigae) has 3 Hangul syllables. 무지개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Rainbow" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 무지개mujigae | Rainbow Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 무지개에 대한 질문mujigaee daehan jilmun | question about rainbow A useful combination with 무지개. | A useful combination with 무지개. |
| 무지개를mujigaereul | Rainbow (as an object) Use 를 when 무지개 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 무지개 is the object of an action. |
How to use 무지개 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
무지개가 보여요.
mujigaega boyeoyo.
A rainbow is visible.
This sentence uses 무지개 in the rainbow sense.
- 2A different situation
비가 그친 뒤 무지개를 봤어요.
biga geuchin dwi mujigaereul bwasseoyo.
I saw a rainbow after the rain stopped.
This sentence uses 무지개 in the rainbow sense.
- 3A useful question or update
무지개에는 여러 색이 있어요.
mujigaeeneun yeoreo saegi isseoyo.
A rainbow has several colors.
This sentence uses 무지개 in the rainbow sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 무지개
Incorrect: 무지개이 보여요.
Correct: 무지개가 보여요.
When practicing rainbow, use the correct particle or copula after 무지개; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 무지개이에요.
Correct: 무지개예요.
When practicing rainbow, when identifying something as 무지개, use 무지개예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
무지개 is the Korean noun for rainbow; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate. The combination 무지개에 대한 질문 (mujigaee daehan jilmun) means question about rainbow.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 무지개
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
무지개가 보여요.
mujigaega boyeoyo.
A rainbow is visible.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
비가 그친 뒤 무지개를 봤어요.
biga geuchin dwi mujigaereul bwasseoyo.
I saw a rainbow after the rain stopped.
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 "Rainbow" in Korean
What does 무지개 mean in Korean?
Rainbow in Korean is 무지개 (mujigae). 무지개 is the Korean noun for rainbow; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
How do I use 무지개에 대한 질문?
무지개에 대한 질문 (mujigaee daehan jilmun) means question about rainbow. 무지개 is the Korean noun for rainbow; 에 대해 introduces this as a discussion topic; it is a noun rather than a descriptive predicate.
Which object particle goes after 무지개?
The object form is 무지개를 because 무지개 ends in a vowel.
How is 무지개 pronounced?
무지개 (mujigae) has 3 Hangul syllables. 무지개 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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