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"Roof" in Korean: 지붕
지붕jibung
Roof in Korean is 지붕 (jibung). 지붕 is a roof; 옥상 means the rooftop space or roof terrace.
An everyday statement
지붕에서 물이 새요.jibungeseo muri saeyo.
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How to pronounce 지붕
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jibung
/tɕipuŋ/
지붕 (jibung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지붕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
"Roof" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 지붕jibung | Roof Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 지붕에 대한 질문jibunge daehan jilmun | question about roof A useful combination with 지붕. | A useful combination with 지붕. |
| 지붕을jibungeul | Roof (as an object) Use 을 when 지붕 is the object of an action. | Use 을 when 지붕 is the object of an action. |
How to use 지붕 in real life
- 1An everyday statement
지붕에서 물이 새요.
jibungeseo muri saeyo.
Water leaks through the roof.
This sentence uses 지붕 in the roof sense.
- 2A different situation
지붕을 수리했어요.
jibungeul surihaesseoyo.
I repaired the roof.
This sentence uses 지붕 in the roof sense.
- 3A useful question or update
지붕에 눈이 쌓였어요.
jibunge nuni ssayeosseoyo.
Snow piled up on the roof.
This sentence uses 지붕 in the roof sense.
Mistakes English speakers make with 지붕
Incorrect: 지붕를 수리했어요.
Correct: 지붕을 수리했어요.
When practicing roof, use the correct particle or copula after 지붕; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 지붕예요.
Correct: 지붕이에요.
When practicing roof, when identifying something as 지붕, use 지붕이에요. The linking 이 follows a consonant-final noun.
Good to know
지붕 is a roof; 옥상 means the rooftop space or roof terrace. The combination 지붕에 대한 질문 (jibunge daehan jilmun) means question about roof.
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Tutor-led home and daily life study exercise: two sentences with 지붕
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
지붕에서 물이 새요.
jibungeseo muri saeyo.
Water leaks through the roof.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
지붕을 수리했어요.
jibungeul surihaesseoyo.
I repaired the roof.
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 "Roof" in Korean
What does 지붕 mean in Korean?
Roof in Korean is 지붕 (jibung). 지붕 is a roof; 옥상 means the rooftop space or roof terrace.
How do I use 지붕에 대한 질문?
지붕에 대한 질문 (jibunge daehan jilmun) means question about roof. 지붕 is a roof; 옥상 means the rooftop space or roof terrace.
Which object particle goes after 지붕?
The object form is 지붕을 because 지붕 ends in a consonant.
How is 지붕 pronounced?
지붕 (jibung) has 2 Hangul syllables. 지붕 ends with a nasal ng sound. Keep that ending when reading the noun alone.
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