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"She" in Korean: 그녀
그녀geunyeo
She in Korean is 그녀 (geunyeo). 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
She: starting the exchange
그녀는 작가예요.geunyeoneun jakgayeyo.
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How to pronounce 그녀
Say it
geunyeo
/kɯnjʌ/
그녀 is read geunyeo. In 그녀는 학생이에요, read the full phrase as geunyeoneun haksaengieyo.
"She" in Korean: quick reference
| Korean | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| 그녀geunyeo | She The inventory form for she. | The inventory form for she. |
| 그녀는 학생이에요geunyeoneun haksaengieyo | she is a student 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender. | 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender. |
How to use 그녀 in real life
- 1She: starting the exchange
그녀는 작가예요.
geunyeoneun jakgayeyo.
She is a writer.
그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
- 2She: adding useful context
그녀의 책을 읽었어요.
geunyeoui chaegeul ilgeosseoyo.
I read her book.
This sentence places 그녀 in a complete exchange.
- 3She: a different conversation
이 소설에서 그녀가 주인공이에요.
i soseoreseo geunyeoga juingongieyo.
She is the main character in this novel.
This sentence places 그녀 in a complete exchange.
Mistakes English speakers make with 그녀
Incorrect: 그녀는 작가이에요.
Correct: 그녀는 작가예요.
When practicing she, after 작가, use 작가예요; the noun’s final sound determines whether 이에요 or 예요 follows.
Incorrect: 그녀는 작가에요.
Correct: 그녀는 작가예요.
When practicing she, the noun copula contraction is 예요 here, not 에요. The complete correction is 그녀는 작가예요.
Good to know
그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
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Tutor-led greetings and essentials study exercise: two sentences with 그녀
Partner
이 표현을 사용해서 한 문장 말해 볼까요?
i pyohyeoneul sayonghaeseo han munjang malhae bolkkayo?
Shall we say a sentence using this expression?
You
그녀는 작가예요.
geunyeoneun jakgayeyo.
She is a writer.
Partner
좋아요. 다른 문장으로도 연습해 볼까요?
joayo. dareun munjangeurodo yeonseupae bolkkayo?
Good. Shall we practice with another sentence too?
You
그녀의 책을 읽었어요.
geunyeoui chaegeul ilgeosseoyo.
I read her book.
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FAQ
Common questions about "She" in Korean
What does 그녀 mean?
She in Korean is 그녀 (geunyeo). 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
When should I say 그녀는 학생이에요?
그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
How does 그녀는 학생이에요 differ from the basic expression?
그녀는 학생이에요 means “she is a student”. 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
Can I use 그녀 in a full sentence?
그녀는 작가예요. means “She is a writer.” 그녀 is a written she pronoun; spoken Korean often uses a name or role rather than explicitly marking gender.
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