Korean · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sand" in Korean: 모래
모래morae
Sand in Korean is 모래 (morae). 모래 is the Korean noun for sand; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Planning an outing
모래를 사진으로 봤어요.moraereul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
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How to pronounce 모래
Say it
morae
/moɾɛ/
모래 (morae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 모래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
"Sand" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 모래morae | Sand Basic dictionary noun. | Basic dictionary noun. |
| 모래 풍경morae punggyeong | sand scenery A useful combination with 모래. | A useful combination with 모래. |
| 모래를moraereul | Sand (as an object) Use 를 when 모래 is the object of an action. | Use 를 when 모래 is the object of an action. |
How to use 모래 in real life
- 1Planning an outing
모래를 사진으로 봤어요.
moraereul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the sand in a photograph.
모래를 uses 를 to mark an object.
- 2Travel plans
모래에 가고 싶어요.
moraee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the sand.
모래 appears in a complete sentence for sand.
- 3Enjoying a view
이 모래가 정말 아름다워요.
i moraega jeongmal areumdawoyo.
This sand is really beautiful.
모래가 marks 모래 as the subject.
Mistakes English speakers make with 모래
Incorrect: 모래을 사진으로 봤어요.
Correct: 모래를 사진으로 봤어요.
When practicing sand, use the correct particle or copula after 모래; the final sound determines whether a linking consonant is needed.
Incorrect: 모래이에요.
Correct: 모래예요.
When practicing sand, when identifying something as 모래, use 모래예요. The vowel-final noun takes 예요 directly.
Good to know
모래 is the Korean noun for sand; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery. The combination 모래 풍경 (morae punggyeong) means sand scenery.
Read this practice conversation aloud
Tutor-led nature and animals study exercise: two sentences with 모래
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
모래를 사진으로 봤어요.
moraereul sajineuro bwasseoyo.
I saw the sand in a photograph.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
모래에 가고 싶어요.
moraee gago sipeoyo.
I want to go to the sand.
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 "Sand" in Korean
What does 모래 mean in Korean?
Sand in Korean is 모래 (morae). 모래 is the Korean noun for sand; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
How do I use 모래 풍경?
모래 풍경 (morae punggyeong) means sand scenery. 모래 is the Korean noun for sand; name this feature as the destination with 에; 풍경 refers to the view or scenery.
Which object particle goes after 모래?
Use 를: 모래를. For example, 모래를 사진으로 봤어요. means “I saw the sand in a photograph.”
How is 모래 pronounced?
모래 (morae) has 2 Hangul syllables. 모래 ends in a vowel; do not add a final English consonant.
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