Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"River" in Korean: 강
강gang
River in Korean is 강 (gang). 강 is the Korean noun for river; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
강을 사진으로 봤어요.gangeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 강
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gang
/kaŋ/
강 (gang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 강 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"River" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 강gang | River Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 강 풍경gang punggyeong | river scenery A useful combination with 강. | A useful combination with 강. |
| 강을gangeul | River (as an object) Use 을 when 강 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 강 is the object of an action. |
How to use 강 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
강을 사진으로 봤어요.
gangeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the river in a photograph.
강을 uses 을 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
강에 가고 싶어요.
gange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the river.
강 appears in a complete sentence for river.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 강이 정말 아름다워요.
i gangi jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This river is really beautiful.
강이 marks 강 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 강
Incorrect: 강를 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 강을 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing river, use the correct particle or copula after 강; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 강예요.
Correct: 강이에요.
When practicing river, when identifying something as 강, use 강이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
강 is the Korean noun for river; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 강 풍경 (gang punggyeong) means river scenery.
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Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 강
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
강을 사진으로 봤어요.
gangeul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the river in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
강에 가고 싶어요.
gange gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the river.
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 "River" in Korean
What does 강 mean in Korean?
River in Korean is 강 (gang). 강 is the Korean noun for river; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 강 풍경?
강 풍경 (gang punggyeong) means river scenery. 강 is the Korean noun for river; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 강?
Use 을: 강을. For example, 강을 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the river in a photograph.”
How is 강 pronounced?
강 (gang) has 1 Hangul syllable. 강 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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