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"Ring" in Korean: 반지
반지banji
Ring in Korean is 반지 (banji). 반지 means a finger ring; 끼다 describes putting it on.
Looking for belongings
반지를 잃어버렸어요.banjireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
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How to pronounce 반지
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banji
/pantɕi/
반지 (banji) has 2 Hangul syllables. 반지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Ring" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 반지banji | Ring Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 반지를 끼다banjireul kkida | put on a ring A useful combination with 반지. | A useful combination with 반지. |
| 반지를banjireul | Ring (as an object) Use 를 when 반지 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 반지 is the object of an action. |
How to use 반지 in real life
- 1Looking for belongings
반지를 잃어버렸어요.
banjireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my ring.
반지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Ring in conversation
손가락에 반지를 꼈어요.
songarage banjireul kkyeosseoyo.
I put a ring on my finger.
반지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 3Talking about a present
반지를 선물로 받았어요.
banjireul seonmullo badasseoyo.
I received ring as a gift.
반지를 uses 를 to mark an object.
Mistakes English speakers make with 반지
Incorrect: 반지을 잃어버렸어요.
Correct: 반지를 잃어버렸어요.
When practicing ring, use the correct particle or copula after 반지; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 반지이에요.
Correct: 반지예요.
When practicing ring, when identifying something as 반지, use 반지예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
반지 means a finger ring; 끼다 describes putting it on. The combination 반지를 끼다 (banjireul kkida) means put on a ring.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 반지
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
반지를 잃어버렸어요.
banjireul ireobeoryeosseoyo.
I have lost my ring.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
손가락에 반지를 꼈어요.
songarage banjireul kkyeosseoyo.
I put a ring on my finger.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ring" in Korean
What does 반지 mean in Korean?
Ring in Korean is 반지 (banji). 반지 means a finger ring; 끼다 describes putting it on.
How do I use 반지를 끼다?
반지를 끼다 (banjireul kkida) means put on a ring. 반지 means a finger ring; 끼다 describes putting it on.
Which object particle goes after 반지?
Use 를: 반지를. For example, 반지를 잃어버렸어요. means “I have lost my ring.”
How is 반지 pronounced?
반지 (banji) has 2 Hangul syllables. 반지 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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