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"Right (direction)" in Korean: 오른쪽
오른쪽oreunjjok
Right (direction) in Korean is 오른쪽 (oreunjjok). 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
Right (direction): starting the exchange
오른쪽을 보세요.oreunjjogeul boseyo.
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How to pronounce 오른쪽
Say it
oreunjjok
/oɾɯntɕ͈ok̚/
오른쪽 is read oreunjjok. In 오른쪽으로 가세요, read the full phrase as oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
"Right (direction)" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 오른쪽oreunjjok | Right (direction) The inventory form for right (direction). | The inventory form for right (direction). |
| 오른쪽으로 가세요oreunjjogeuro gaseyo | go right 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning. | 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning. |
How to use 오른쪽 in real life
- 1Right (direction): starting the exchange
오른쪽을 보세요.
oreunjjogeul boseyo.
Look to the right.
오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
- 2Right (direction): adding useful context
오른쪽으로 가세요.
oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go right.
This sentence places 오른쪽 in a complete exchange.
- 3Right (direction): a different conversation
출구는 오른쪽에 있어요.
chulguneun oreunjjoge isseoyo.
The exit is on the right.
This sentence places 오른쪽 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 오른쪽
Incorrect: 오른쪽으로 가으세요.
Correct: 오른쪽으로 가세요.
When practicing right (direction), the vowel-final 가 stem takes 세요 directly, without 으. The complete correction is 오른쪽으로 가세요.
Incorrect: 출구은 오른쪽에 있어요.
Correct: 출구는 오른쪽에 있어요.
When practicing right (direction), 출구 ends in a vowel, so this sentence needs 출구는, not 출구은.
Good to know
오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led travel and directions study exercise: two sentences with 오른쪽
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
오른쪽을 보세요.
oreunjjogeul boseyo.
Look to the right.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
오른쪽으로 가세요.
oreunjjogeuro gaseyo.
Go right.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Right (direction)" in Korean
What does 오른쪽 mean?
Right (direction) in Korean is 오른쪽 (oreunjjok). 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
When should I say 오른쪽으로 가세요?
오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
How does 오른쪽으로 가세요 differ from the basic expression?
오른쪽으로 가세요 means “go right”. 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
Can I use 오른쪽 in a full sentence?
오른쪽을 보세요. means “Look to the right.” 오른쪽 is the right side; 맞다 is correct or right in a different meaning.
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